Discover the latest research in FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ new consumer trends report for 2022, identifying the five key trends driving the food, drinks and supplement industries today.
Trust and transparency are non negotiable as consumers become more ethically and environmentally conscious. But to stand out about the noise, brands need to bring their claims to life – think less about vague claims or stats without context, and more about where companies can demonstrate how they’re making a real difference.
COVID-19 exasperated tension and stress globally, resulting in consumers looking to build resilience – of both body and mind – to protect themselves in the future. To help, they’re turning to new, functional applications to support physical and mental wellness. Solutions backed by science and positioned with resilience in mind will be a key driver as we head into 2022.
Plant protein is firmly in the spotlight as more consumers than ever incorporate plant-based ingredients into their diets. But people don’t want to compromise when it comes to taste, texture and nutrition. Enabling a flexitarian diet, combining plant and traditional protein sources, will be key to staying relevant in 2022.
Balance is trending, and for many consumers, holistic well-being is the ultimate goal in 2022. Globally, consumers are becoming aware of how gut health is linked to overall well-being,[i] providing an opportunity for brands to target the gut microbiome with ingredients like prebiotics, and to educate on innovative and emerging solutions.
As our global population continues to get older, consumers are rethinking what it means to age well. Consumers of all ages are proactively re-evaluating their health and diets, looking for healthy ageing benefits from everyday foods – providing brands with an unrivalled opportunity to meet a growing market need through innovative NPD.
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[i] Innova, ‘Top Ten Trends’, 2022
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