In an industry that’s constantly evolving as consumer demands change, it can be hard to keep up. The new year offers food and beverage manufacturers the chance to step back, assess, and plan innovative new strategies for attracting consumer interest. With the help of healthy, sustainable ingredients that are always popular with consumers, like freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, formulators can re-think their product positioning and develop exciting offerings that help shape and energize health and wellness efforts around the world.
Check out one of the most impactful trends of 2022, and two trends we’re looking forward to seeing more of in 2023:

2022’s Top “Impact” Trend:
Plant-Based

Trending Up in 2023:
Sustainability & Transparency

Global Flavors

As new consumer demands emerge, like sustainability and global flavors, the innovation potential for food and beverage brands in 2023 is exciting. For formulators, future innovations may come with challenges, such as getting the right consistency and perfecting the flavor—while still remaining healthy and sustainable. But that’s no reason to give up. At Chaucer Foods, our team of experts are passionate about developing what’s next, and helping brands achieve a trend-setting status. Through our extensive vetting process and keen eye for quality, our ingredients can be the first step in creating a product that gets your current and future customers talking.
Are you looking for more information on what trends will shape our industry in 2023? Read our recent conversation with Shaby Fisher, Global Marketing Manager of Chaucer Foods, to learn more about the top trends of 2022, and what to expect in the new year.
Reference
1“Taking the Pulse of Teens and Young Adults,“ IFT. 2022.
2“Global Plant-based Food Market is Estimated to Reach Worth of US $10.9 Bn by 2022,” Future Market Insights. November 2022.
3“Plant-Based Food, Beverage and Ingredient Innovation Expands,” Prepared Foods. September 2022.
4“Consumers Demand Sustainable Products and Shopping Formats,” Forbes. May 2022.
5“Experiencing Travel Through Taste: Global Flavors To Inspire Innovation,” FlavorSum. September 2022.
6“Global Flavors in the Food and Beverage Space,” Fona. July 2022.