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A Toast to Trends - Cocktails & Bar Snacks 2026 Key Insights

Innovation lies at the very heart of cocktail culture, and this year is no exception. ...

October - This Month in Food & Beverage Trends

What was the industry talking about in this month 5, 10, 15 or even 20 years ago? Each month, we'll be taking a look back through two decades of food and beverage trend forecasting, revisiting what was emerging, growing, and peaking during this month in years gone by...

Seafood for Thought - Fish & Seafood 2026 Key Insights

A whole new kettle of fish! From casual caviar bumps to lobster topped street food, seafood is blurring the lines between luxury and everyday eating. ...

A Cut Above - Meat Snacking Key Insights

Meat snacking is getting a rethink... and it's about more than just bold flavours! From functional nutrition and alternative proteins to smarter portion sizes, brands are reshaping the category around how consumers want to eat today...

Cracking the Code - Dairy & Eggs Key Insights

Dairy and eggs are having a moment... and they are anything but ordinary! From protein-packed convenience to creative indulgence and speciality ingredients, producers are giving everyday staples a fresh twist, with exciting new flavours, formats and plenty of innovation...

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