A bold claim—no doubt—but it is backed up by empirical research. At Spoonshot, our AI and machine learning technologies have enabled us to deliver industry specific insights that get better & smarter every year. Our food trend predictions for 2023 are the result of a three-part process which is further verified and validated by food scientists, researchers & culinary … [Read more...] about Food Trends 2023: Top Food & Beverage Industry Predictions
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Man(not)handled: Men’s health is just waiting for disruption
A couple of years ago, we looked at women’s health in great detail, delving into some of the health issues women face during different life stages. Download our white paper on women’s health here. Since June is International Men’s Health month and has Father’s Day, we thought we’d honor the old boys by checking out what’s happening in the field of men’s health. You’d … [Read more...] about Man(not)handled: Men’s health is just waiting for disruption
Weighting and Watching
Move over, restrictive diets, there’s a hot new sheriff in town that’s got folks all aflutter. A new class of weight-loss medications – affectionately known as GLP-1 drugs – has even been dubbed by Science as “the Breakthrough of the Year” for 2023. GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy have been all the rage in the media for a while now for their weight-loss benefits. In fact, … [Read more...] about Weighting and Watching
The breakfast club: Membership is open for all
Everyone wants in on the breakfast action The first Saturday of February is celebrated as National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. The point of “food holidays” is a bit of a mystery – a cynic would say dolla dolla bill y’all, not us though. Who doesn’t dream of unabashedly gorging on ice cream first thing in the morning? According to lore, this day was created on a … [Read more...] about The breakfast club: Membership is open for all
Innovation in Plant-Based Caviar Products
We guessed it would only be a matter of time before enterprising souls gave the luxury fish eggs the vegan treatment. And why not? Regular eggs have firmly established themselves in the plant-based domain. And like their bigger, “fowl”-er counterparts, the plant-based caviar brands position themselves as sustainable alternatives to the original. Seaweed is a favorite base … [Read more...] about Innovation in Plant-Based Caviar Products
Top Coffee Trends To Watch Out For This Year
The coffee industry is constantly growing and evolving to keep pace with current market demands. Something we are going to be seeing a lot of is experimentation. Access to global cuisines and flavors is par for the course for younger generations today. This experimental approach applies to current coffee trends as well. While boomers even today gravitate towards … [Read more...] about Top Coffee Trends To Watch Out For This Year
A Complete Guide to CPG Data Analytics
What is CPG data analytics? Consumer Packaged Goods [CPG] data analytics is the compilation and analysis of multiple data points that are the result of sales marketing actions. Understanding the data collected helps CPG research companies recognize patterns and make sense of market trends which in turn offer nuanced CPG insights. Table of contents CPG data … [Read more...] about A Complete Guide to CPG Data Analytics
7 Steps in Food Product Prototype Development
Introduction When you head to your neighborhood supermarket, you are probably greeted by a mind-boggling variety of products stacked aisle after aisle. Believe it or not, these products result from careful food prototype development fueled by the need to meet and exceed customer expectations. Food product prototype development involves the following … [Read more...] about 7 Steps in Food Product Prototype Development
IFT FIRST Roundup, Pt. 1: Tuber or not tuber, that is the question
I don’t personally know anyone who dislikes potatoes, but this elusive species does exist, I’m told. If you don’t like potatoes (in some form or other), you be freaky IMHO, but also, you do you. Who am I to judge, I think avocados are gross. The humble potato is an unusual ingredient - it’s delicious, easily available, and incredibly popular almost everywhere around the … [Read more...] about IFT FIRST Roundup, Pt. 1: Tuber or not tuber, that is the question
Top Food Product Development Ideas You Should Consider
The pandemic saw the development of several food trends focused on health, wellness, immunity, and sustainability. This, coupled with increasing research on ingredient pairings and flavor profiles, has led to accelerated innovation within the food product research and development sector. Here are what we believe will be trending and need to be considered: Nutraceuticals … [Read more...] about Top Food Product Development Ideas You Should Consider
