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Top ten trends: 2018 in review

Dec 2018

This year has seen a significant proportion of food and beverage products positioned as healthy and responsibly sourced, which reflects the top trend for 2018 from Innova Market Insights: Mindful choices. Other trends that influenced the industry in 2018, as predicted by the market researcher, were lighter enjoyment, positively processed, going full circle, beyond the coffeehouse, dining out, in, ocean garden and bountiful choice.

Good 4U Apple And Blackcurrant Nutri Balls (Ireland)
Clausthaler Non Alcoholic Lemon Beer (Germany)
Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites: Sea Salt Caramel Latte In 41% Milk Chocolate (US)
Sant Anna L Natural Mineral Water In Bio Bottle (Italy)
Coca Cola Carbonated Cola Soft Drink Plus Coffee (Thailand)
Nestle Unicorn Edition Smarties Milk Chocolate Candies (UK).
Frontera Tinga Taco Bowl (Canada).
3-Stjernet Spicy Salami Sausage Snack (Denmark)
Sojasun Vegetal Seaweed Burger (Italy)
Nabisco Oreo Limited Edition Rocky Road Trip Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (US).

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Positively processed: Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites: Sea Salt Caramel Latte In 41% Milk Chocolate (US). An outer shell of rich, dark chocolate enrobes a soft center of bold cold brew coffee and sweet, creamy caramel. With four pieces to a box, it's a delicious stocking stuffer, or a tasty pick me up with a punch of caffeine.

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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