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Top ten trends: 2017 NPD highlights

Dec 2017

2017 was a year full of innovative product launches. Category blurring boundaries lead to hybrid innovation like snacks with alcoholic flavors, sauces with malt and beer with vegetables. Plain sophistication inspired craft products and creative flavor blends. Ethnic flavor traveled around the globe. Free from and other health claims gauged more shelf space pushed by conscious consumers. In conclusion, it was a rich year for flavor adventurers. Innova Market Insights looks at 10 on-trend new product highlights.  

Naked Paleo Minty Matcha Paleo Bar
Creative Cook Sumac And Pomegranate Molasses Paste
Pink Stork Labor Prep Labor And Delivery Tea
Albert Heijn Delicata Discover Happiness White Chocolate With Melon And Matcha Green Tea
Chef Tonys Yummy Magazine Popcorn: Salted Egg Yolk
Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti Pasta
Santiveri Noglut Gluten Free and Lactose Free Toast
Tom Douglas NW Porter Mustard
Dumet Cielos Crunchy Olives With Sour Cream and Onion Flavor
Thornbridge Wye Cucumber Pale Ale

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Dumet Cielos Crunchy Olives With Sour Cream and Onion Flavor (Canada): Sun ripened olives in a crispy rice-flour coating flavored with sour cream and onion flavor. Comes in a resealable 60g plastic pouch. Baked not fried. Gluten free.

Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a 2% growth in snack launches globally from 2019 to 2023. Snack Nuts & Seeds (21%) was the leading subcategory of snacks, but Finger Foods/Hors D’oeuvres was growing fastest with 8% growth from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, there was a notable surge in launches for plant-based snacks, which saw a 24% growth from 2019 to 2023.
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Innova Market Insights data indicates that the use of protein ingredients in food and beverage launches globally had a 3% average annual growth from 2019 to 2023, with Bakery being the leading category. Plant-based claims grew the fastest, with a notable increase of 27%. This surge has led to the rise of various plant proteins such as lentil protein, fava bean protein concentrate, field bean protein, and others.
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Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a growth in low/no/reduced sodium claims in various food & beverage categories. Hot Drinks had a 24% average annual growth from 2021 to 2023. Categories Desserts & Ice Cream and Meat, Fish & Eggs are also on the growth path and show innovation potential.
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Innova Market Insights data indicates that organic claims are expanding into various food & beverage subcategories, painting a new landscape for the use of this claim. Organic flavored alcoholic beverages had a 35% average annual growth from 2019 to 2023. Other subcategories are also gaining ground, like wrapped chocolate pieces and others.
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Innova Market Insights data indicates there is a 2% average annual growth globally in cocoa ingredient use for food & beverage launches. Confectionery is a leader of these launches, with chocolate being the frontrunner, but there is fast growth of cocoa use in meat substitutes with 61% growth from October 2018 to September 2023.
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Consumers are rushing into the world of bold and exciting flavors. Innova Market Insights predicts that flower & botanical flavors will take the lead in food & beverage flavor innovation in 2024. Other flavor trends on the rise include nostalgic vibes, fantasy flavors, emphasis on local delights and a mix of sweet and sour influences.
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