Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

It's essential to remember that the primary goal of food manufacturers is to provide products for consumers. Understanding consumer demand, trends, and behaviors is key, as these factors greatly impact product and process design.

Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, discuss the biggest trends impacting the food industry in 2025 and beyond.

AI, automation and consumer trends continue to drive change in food and beverage manufacturing, according to our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing survey.

A recent study by Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability looks at whether consumers understand the terms “processed” and “ultra-processed: and if they have their own opinions on them.

Manufacturers are consistently investing in their manufacturing processes as costs are finally starting to come down, albeit slowly.

Beck Flavors' yearly flavor forecast indicates people are seeking complex and familiar flavors with a kick.

Product diversification in the alternative protein segment keeps growing, so are established food manufacturers moving quickly to respond to consumers' demand for healthier and quirkier products?

Consumers are becoming more willing to try new and unfamiliar flavors, resulting in a demand for a diverse range of cooking sauces that cater to their changing preferences.

Even with inflation currently moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers' spending and eating behaviors this year.

The 2023 analysis says flavors that are up-and-coming and emerging are underpinned by inspiration from global cuisines and legacy recipes, while consumers remain motivated by authenticity, comfort, and a desire to meet sustainability and nutrition goals.