The Paleo Vegan Diet: How Peganism is Shaping the Future of the Food Industry
March 1, 2022
There’s a new diet on the block—the pegan diet, or paleo vegan diet. For business owners in the food industry, keeping up to date on the latest food trends is crucial. From plant-based diets to microbiome diets, trends are changing, adapting, and growing. Especially in a post-pandemic world, people are more focused than ever on […]
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: How Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of the Rising Trend
December 5, 2021
There’s no doubt about it—plant-based meat alternatives are on the rise! That rise means new opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry. In the recent past, creating a plant-based version of meat that looked, smelled, and tasted like meat was an unheard of idea. Those looking to cut back on meat only had […]
The Future of Sustainable Meat Alternatives: From Plant-based to Cruelty-Free to Cultured Meat
December 1, 2021
Is the demand for sustainable meat alternatives changing the landscape of food as we know it? It’s impossible to deny the popularity of meat. Only 2% of Americans choose to follow a vegetarian diet (and for vegans, the number is even lower.) In fact, in 2018, the average American ate more than 220 pounds of […]
Microbiome Diets: The Latest Startup Craze (and The Opportunity for Food and Beverage Business Owners)
November 12, 2021
There’s a new diet craze taking the wellness industry by storm—microbiome diets! For decades, people have searched for diets that could help them lose weight and feel good. Over the years, many fad diets have come and gone, from low-calorie to low-carb to intermittent fasting and everything in between. But microbiome diets take a different […]
3D Printing in the Beauty Industry: 6 Companies Leading the Way (And What We Can Learn from Them)
October 13, 2021
In the past two decades, the development of 3D printers has revolutionized the way we make products. At first glance, it might not seem like 3D printing could have a big impact on the beauty industry. But in reality, that’s far from true. 3D printing is already changing the industry and we can expect even […]
Sobriety and Sober Curiosity: Why Beverage Brands Need to Embrace the Trend of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
August 9, 2021
Alcohol, step aside—there’s a new trend in town: mocktails and non-alcoholic adult drinks. After the pandemic started, alcohol sales skyrocketed. Sales of alcohol outside of restaurants and bars rose by 24%. That wasn’t necessarily surprising—people were staying at home more, avoiding bars, and increasing their grocery budgets in general. Combined with an increase in struggles […]
The Future of Packaging: 5 Packaging Design Trends to Embrace
January 29, 2021
Packaging is an important element for any product business. It’s the first thing many customers will see, it establishes the kind of company you want to be, and it’s an effective way to market your product. But as society changes, so do consumer expectations, and packaging has to adapt to meet their desires. Over time, […]
The History and Future of Soap: From Ancient Civilizations to COVID and Beyond
June 15, 2020
It’s safe to say that most people have taken soap for granted. We use it every day in multiple forms, relying on it to keep us clean and healthy. Before the global pandemic, most of us probably didn’t give soap too much thought, besides what brand or scent we preferred! Now, though, soap is getting […]
What’s trending in Skin Care in 2020?
April 13, 2020
Skin care doesn’t have to be complicated if you don’t want it to be. Simplicity is key for consumers this year. They are focused on recommended natural & healthy skincare options, while not breaking the bank. Below dives deeper into the 4 key points to understand what consumers are looking for in skin care in […]
Monk Fruit: The Sweetener on Everyone’s Lips
March 3, 2020
Come what may in 2020, there is one thing for certain – consumers want healthier bodies and a healthier planet and are looking for nature-based solutions. We’ve long known the negative impacts of a high sugar diet – obesity, diabetes, high risk of heart disease – and yet our natural sweet tooth has ancient evolutionary […]