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🌱 Driving Volume Growth in the Spice & Seasoning Private Label Market 🌱 The private label spice and seasoning market is experiencing volume growth, while national brands stagnate, driven by several key trends: Increased Home Cooking: The shift toward home-cooked meals has consumers experimenting with flavors, boosting spice and seasoning purchases. Health & Wellness Trends: Consumers are looking for spices with health benefits, leading to a rise in demand for organic and non-GMO options. Value-Driven Purchases: With inflation on the rise, many shoppers are opting for private-label brands, which offer quality at a lower price point. Customization & Variety: Retailers are expanding their offerings with unique blends and ethnic flavors to cater to diverse culinary preferences. Sustainability: Environmentally friendly practices, including sustainable sourcing and packaging, are increasingly important to consumers, driving loyalty to brands that prioritize these values. E-commerce Growth: The rise in online grocery shopping is making private-label spices more accessible, further fueling demand. By leveraging these trends, retailers can enhance their market share while meeting evolving consumer preferences for quality, value, and health. Let’s stay ahead in this dynamic market! 🌟 #Spices #Seasonings #PrivateLabel #MarketTrends #FoodIndustry #HealthAndWellness #Sustainability #Ecommerce

Evolving consumer preferences, economic shifts, and technological advancements drive transformation in the CPG food and confectionery sectors. Want to keep up? Check out these five food trends every marketer should know for 2024 and beyond. 💥 The "Better-For-You" Boom An apparent tilt towards health and wellness is emerging, echoing consumers' dual demand for indulgent yet better-for-you products. 🍢 Global Street Foods & Flavor Innovations Nearly half of US consumers express a keen interest in global street foods, and the crossover of food service and restaurant brands into the retail CPG space is redefining grocery aisles. 🏷️ Private Label Ascendance Private labels are evolving beyond mere alternatives to national brands, adopting strategies that position them as serious competitors in the CPG market. 🌎 Sustainability & Ethical Consumption A significant shift towards ethical consumption and sustainability is reshaping consumer expectations and is driving shoppers to demand more transparency from the brands they support. 🍿 Snacks as Mains Snacking is increasingly replacing traditional meals, propelled by the demand for convenience and value, particularly among younger generations. #CPG #CustomerLoyalty #BrandLoyalty

💡 Three key insights from our snack trend deep dive: 🍫 Indulgent snacks are on the rise. - Brands offering revamps of nostalgic favorites stand to gain. 📈 Inflation continues to put a strain on consumer food shopping. - Expect to see an explosion of private-label brands that offer affordable, high-quality alternatives to traditional snacks. 🤑 Gen Z is spending more on premium grocery stores. Brands like Erewhon have evolved into status symbols for the #TikTok generation who are looking to invest in health and lifestyle content. 💕 So, who are the snack brands rising in consumer interest? • Popup Bagels 🥯 • belliwelli 🍪 • Petit Pot 🧁 • SkinnyDipped 🥥 • Nour Salad Dressing 🥗 • Zack's Mighty 🥑 • Graza 🫒 • Cholula 🔥 • Alec's Ice Cream 🍦 • Stuzzi Hot Sauce 😜 • GoNanas 🍌 You can unpack more snack trends in this week's Inflection Point. Link in comments 👇 #CPG #snack #trend #data

Let's Decode Consumer Preferences in the Dry Fruit Market 🔍 Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the evolving preferences of today's consumers. What are they looking for in their dry fruit snacks? From health benefits to taste and convenience, let's explore the key factors driving purchasing decisions. Join us at #MEWA25 to discover how to adapt your business strategy to meet these evolving needs. #dryfruits #markettrends #consumerbehavior #foodindustry #MEWA2025

The only thing that’s constant in the CPG world is change.  Shoppers are fickle, and their buying behavior quickly rumbles in new directions based on new products, interests and tastes. At Shopper Intelligence, we’re laser-focused on capturing the latest trends. One way we share this insight is through the Category Trend Analyzer, a free tool that analyzes shoppers on social media and industry publications. Analyzing social media and publications, we discovered some interesting trends in Q1... Leading the pack from a trend perspective is (wait for it!), ✅ Sustainability (11.9%): The demand for eco-friendly products is soaring as consumers become more aware of their environmental impact and seek sustainable options. In particular, consumers are looking for sustainable household, frozen food, dairy, and bakery/bread products. ✅ Craftsmanship (9.3%): Quality and artisanal products take center stage. Shoppers are increasingly drawn toward products that feature superior craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients. The top craftsmanship categories include beer, wine and spirits, bakery/bread, fresh meat and fish and soft drinks. ✅ Bold Flavors (8.8%): Bland is out. Unique and intense flavors are definitely in.  From spicy to tangy, bold flavors are front and centre. In the categories tracked by the CTA, bold flavors play a leading role in soft drinks, snacking and impulse and bakery and bread. ✅ Transparency (6.3%): Consumers want to know where their products come from. Transparency in sourcing and production processes is increasingly influencing purchasing decisions. The leading transparency categories are fresh meat and fish, produce and beer, wine and spirits. ✅ Wellness Tonics (5.9%): Health-boosting beverages are rising as shoppers seek drinks that offer functional benefits and support overall well-being. The top wellness products are chilled/deli, frozen, and pet food. Dive deeper into these trends with our comprehensive Q1 2024 Category Trend Analyzer Report. ➡ To get a copy, say “Yes” in the comments. What trends are you seeing in your industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #ConsumerTrends #Sustainability #Craftsmanship #BoldFlavors #Transparency #Wellness #cpgretail #retailinsights #catman #CPG #shopperdata #shopperinsights #suppermarket #insights #produce #manufacturing #agrifood #foodsector #wholesale #FMCG #categorymanagement #shoppertrends #shoppingtrends

Nestlé just released their 2025 Food Trend Report, and here are a few key takeaways: ✨ Newstalgia - Classic flavors with a modern twist, bridging the gap between Gen Z and millennials. 🍬 Little Treats - Small indulgences are here to stay! From mini snacks to at-home coffee upgrades, these tiny luxuries keep consumers’ days brighter. 🌶 Global Spice - Get ready for complex, globally inspired flavors that bring some serious excitement to the table. 🍲 Home-Cooked Convenience - Quick, quality meals that make home cooking easy (and affordable) are on the rise. These trends highlight where consumer tastes are headed. Which one resonates most with you? #CPG #FMCG #Retail #Food #FoodTrends #Innovation #ConsumerInsights #FoodIndustry #ProductDevelopment #Marketing #Branding

▶ Consumer Data: How Your Eating Habits Influence Market Trends Did you know that your last grocery run might have influenced the next big product launch? In today’s world, companies are increasingly relying on consumer data to fine-tune their products, and that data comes from you—your eating habits, preferences, and purchase decisions. I’ve seen this firsthand working in food media, where we analyze consumer reports to understand what’s driving trends. For example, the rise of plant-based foods isn’t just a health trend—consumer data tells us it’s also tied to sustainability concerns. Food manufacturers are shifting production to meet these needs. So, next time you see a new flavor on the shelves or a change in packaging, know that it's likely based on your choices. #consumertrends2024 #datadrivendecisions #foodindustryinsights #eatinghabits #markettrends #bigdatainfood #consumerbehavior #foodtech #foodsafetyinnovation #foodbusiness #dataanalytics #techinfood #futureoffood #techpalateinsights

When it comes to consumer aspiration (I want to eat healthier!) versus consumer action (buying unhealthy foods) at the grocery store, what are the biggest opportunities for packaged bread? Earlier this week, Andy Smith dove into new research around this very topic and pulled out key insights like: - There’s consumer tension between freshness and convenience. While taste, freshness and softness are key drivers of bread sales, consumers also want a product with some staying power. - There are opportunities to expand bread offerings with more sweet and/or savory options to appeal to consumer wants. - While health isn’t the most important factor in driving purchases, there is a large portion of consumers who are motivated by health benefits - driving home the importance of continued health research. Investors, check your inbox for the recording and deck or message us for more details. #consumerinsights #packagedbread #grainfoods

Consumer grocery trends continue to evolve as shoppers increasingly focus on value driven propositions and convenient meal solutions, according to new data from FMI- The Food Industry Association. #foodbusiness #trends https://ow.ly/k2vj50RY4HA