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Food trends

With demands in sustainability, conscious living, and social responsibility on the rise, our global sister trade show, Natural & Organic Products Europe is the place to discover what’s new and next in the world of natural and organic. Here, some of the industry’s best known names share some of their

New research from Mintel shows that Europe is leading the way in organic food and drink innovation, with almost a fifth of all food and drink products launched in Europe carrying and organic claim. In the 10 years to July 2019, the number of European food and drink launches with

Convenient, healthy, ethical, premium food products have never been more popular at any time in history. And specifically, for anyone operating in this space, it pays to be aware of what is driving demand and how to harness interest. Three of Australia’s top experts in the field – Peta Shulman

Consumer attitudes, expectations and priorities have changed markedly over the years in Australia as the nation’s demand for healthy, natural and organic products has matured. Clement Hery from analytics group IRI Australia revealed some fascinating insights into this topic at the 2019 Naturally Good Expo in his packed seminar session

A third of young Britons have made a switch to plant-based milk alternatives, according to new research from Mintel. Driving the plant-based revolution, some 26% of women now use plant-based milk alternatives and as many as a third (33%) of 16-24s opt for these varieties. Growth of milk alternatives is

Coeliac disease affects around one in 70 Australians, although another seven per cent of the population reports being gluten intolerant, suffering from bloating and cramping when ingesting foods containing wheat, rye and barley, among other grains. “Between the 1990s and the 2000s, there was a huge increase in the number

A rejuvenated sense of purpose regarding environmental issues is now prompting many Australians to take positive action to be more sustainable when it comes to product packaging. Mintel’s 2019 Global Food and Drink Trends reveal that when it comes to Australia, 32 per cent of urban Australians prefer products that

Showcasing a range of incredibly diverse products, the fifth edition of Naturally Good took place at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 2-3 June and was one of the biggest and most innovative ever. Thousands of people including retailers, suppliers and media attended the event which featured more than

Environmental awareness, Millennial tastes, and improving health and wellness education, are all creating unprecedented demand for natural and organic personal care products worldwide with the global health and wellness industry now worth an estimated $400 billion. In such an expanding market, the hunt for the “next big thing” has now

Article written by Kylee Anderson More Australians than ever before are opting to follow healthy food trends in a bid to win the nationwide fight against obesity. While 2018 was undoubtedly the year of alcohol-free cocktails and wood-fired cuisine, 2019 promises to be all about wild greens, plant-based proteins, and