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Google released their top food searches of 2024 - do any of the recipes or beverages on this list surprise you? 👀 Forbes recently published this article 🔗https://hubs.li/Q0301hhD0 based on Google's Year in Search 2024. The top searches were shaped by TikTok videos, nostalgia, comfort, and all "reflecting what was valued, missed or discovered this year". Among the top picks were: 🏊 The Olympic Chocolate Muffins 🍡 Tanghulu 🧀 Tini's Mac and Cheese 🍫 Dubai Chocolate Bar 🥗 Dense Bean Salad 💧 Chia Water 🥃 Sleepy Girl Mocktail 🍋 Lemon Balm 🥒 Cucumber Salad and Mango Pickle Share your favorites, or any that surprised you, in the comments below! #Foodandbeverage #CPGIndustry #Viral #Trends #Nostalgia JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, Julie Suntrup, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach

What do consumers want from their F&B products in 2025? Menu Matters LLC, our trends partner, teamed up with Prepared Foods Magazine to publish an insightful article on consumer trends and desires as we head into the new year. Maeve Webster and Mike Kostyo explain that the overarching consumer need is "that they want something new" in exciting innovations, new options and unique ideas. They break down consumer desires into categories like sensory experiences, ways to escape, and the human touch. Check out the full article here 👉https://hubs.li/Q02_fbK80 Which consumer desire peaked your interest the most? Let us know in the comments below 💬 #Foodandbeverage #CPGIndustry #2025trends #Trends #Innovation Julie Suntrup, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach

Which Nestlé trend are you most excited to see more of in 2025? We read a few different articles around Nestlé's annual publication on F&B trends to watch, including perspectives from FoodNavigator (https://hubs.li/Q02-lJrd0), The Food Institute (https://hubs.li/Q02-lJkQ0), and Commercial Baking (https://hubs.li/Q02-lStc0). Besides the industry-wide trends of health and wellness, functional foods, and global flavors, a few of Nestlé's findings included: ✨ 'Newstalgia': blending familiar, classic elements with new twists to engage a range of generations. 🍬 Little Treats: portable, portion-controlled snacks allow a moment of indulgence wherever you are without the guilt. 🏃♀️ Fast Flavors: premade sauces and marinades create a flavorful, at-home meal experience while decreasing time spent in the kitchen. ☕ Accessible Experimentation: playing with texture, taste, and temperatures to create a personalized cup of coffee at home. We're curious to see which trend peaks your interest - cast your vote below! ☑️ #Foodandbeverage #poll #CPGIndustry #2025Trends #Trends #Nostalgia #Treats #Coffee Julie Suntrup, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach

Happy Thanksgiving from our team to yours 🧡 We've truly enjoyed this past year getting the opportunity to work with great clients and partners on incredibly innovative projects! Thank you!

'Tis the season for sweet treats 🍬 If you're anything like us, you're walking slowly up and down each store aisle, searching for fun, new, and health conscious goodies to share with your family! Confectionary News published an interesting article on the need for allergen-free and better-for-you products this holiday season 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02YTWSr0 Demand for these considerations has grown as consumers are valuing ingredient transparency, inclusivity, and convenience, without compromising on flavor variety and tantalizing textures. The article highlights YumEarth's launch of organic candy canes and gingerbread house baking kits, along with Solely Inc.'s whole fruit gummies. ❔Have you tried these yet? What other allergen or health conscious treats would you like to see this holiday season ❔ #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Holiday #Treats #Candy #BetterForYou Julie Suntrup, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach

"The variety of fruits, vegetables, and other foods that can be fermented for flavor and health is limited only by the creativity of the formulators." Prepared Foods Magazine published an informative article 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02Y2XCC0 on the different health benefits fermented foods can offer. Many consumers think of the typical probiotic impacts that kombucha, yogurt, and kimchi provide, but the category expands much wider. This article highlights a number of different products, from 🧀 aged cheeses, sauerkraut, 🥛 cultured buttermilk, tempeh, 🥒 pickled vegetables, and more, and educates on the types of strains present in different fermentations. It's a great read for anyone wanting to learn more about fermented foods! #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Fermentation #Probiotics Julie Suntrup, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach

Our team is in the holiday spirit after trying McCormick & Company's line of finishing sugars ⛄🍰 Besides creating delightful, festive flavors, McCormick's innovation strategy is fascinating (and successful!). They've tackled one of the key issues we see brands struggling with - shortening a project timeline and getting trends on shelf faster. Testing products through their DTC website, they're able to turn around real-time consumer data while selling product. Read Food Business News's full article for more details on McCormick's strategy 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02Xhxyz0 Which one of these flavors is your favorite? How have you used it in your cooking, baking, or drink making? Let us know in the comments below 💬 #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #NewFlavors #Innovation #Strategy JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, Julie Suntrup, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin

👀 Looking back on 2024's predicted F&B trends, did you see the innovative products or flavors you were hoping to this past year? 🔗 Prepared Foods Magazine reviewed their 2024 predictions in this interesting read: https://hubs.li/Q02Wjjjz0 🌶️ Marc Halperin, our Chief Culinary Officer, "Was pleased to learn that Prepared Foods felt that Calabrian chile peppers were hot(!!). Having used and appreciated this specific fruity pepper for many years, it was great to see that these chiles merited inclusion on the list. While condiments like Sriracha are umami-rich and have an assertive profile, Calabrian chile peppers bring a complex fruity, juicy quality with moderate heat. We believe there's a significant runway of opportunities for the inclusion of Calabrian chile peppers into many dishes." 💬 What 2024 trend stuck out to you this year? #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #ChilePeppers #Trends #Innovation Julie Suntrup, D'Anne Hayman, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation

What foods are trending for 2025? 👀 Whole Foods shares their predictions in this article from Food Business News: https://hubs.li/Q02VFQ8n0 Here at CCDI, we are constantly researching the latest trends, and we think Whole Foods categorized their predictions well. We've seen increased client interest in a few of these areas over the past year, and wholeheartedly agree that continued popularity and growth is inevitable. Take a look at the following trends: 🌎 International snacking 🥟 "Pocket foods" (dumplings with savory fillings) 🍵 Functional hydration & tea creativity 🍞 Sourdough products 🌊 Ocean ingredients 💪 Protein-rich foods Which category are you most excited to see growth in?? #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #WholeFoods #Trends #Snacks Julie Suntrup, D'Anne Hayman, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Dev. Lead/Reinvention Coach, JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation

We're heading to Supply Side West next week ✈️ Will we see you there? From our team, Amy Usiak for product development, Anne Haas from procurement, and Eric Stief with M&A services will be walking the floor from October 28-31 and would love to connect! Send us a message or comment below if you're interested in setting up a time to meet 👇 #FoodandBeverage #ProductDevelopment #Procurement #M&A #SupplySideWest