Forecasting food trends can sometimes be a dicey business, as consumers’ fickle palates (not to mention supply and demand) can be hard to predict. One of the earliest reports typically comes from research company Mintel, who recently released its Global Food and Drink Trends 2019 report. “The world’s seniors are a demographic that has immediate need for food and drink that address the effects of ageing. Any Way You Want ItFood trends may come and go, but convenience remains key with consumers. According to Mintel, 27 per cent of US consumers surveyed thought that healthy food takes too much time to prepare — and the food manufacturing industry is more than willing to step in.

Source: Forbes December 29, 2018 23:45 UTC