Food brands use upcycled ingredients in standard snack items
Trend - The waste that the food industry produces is being mitigated somewhat by brands in this space that are using the growing popularity of upcycled ingredients, in the snack items they offer. Made with produce and animal products that would otherwise go to waste, these items make people feel better about their consumption habits.
Insight - The consistency of certain daily routines by consumers inevitably results in global issues like resource depletion and waste production. Climate change and pollution is now top of mind for a growing group of consumers who understand how their daily habits impact the environment, and they're now seeking out brands that will aid them in the process of living more sustainably.
Insight - The consistency of certain daily routines by consumers inevitably results in global issues like resource depletion and waste production. Climate change and pollution is now top of mind for a growing group of consumers who understand how their daily habits impact the environment, and they're now seeking out brands that will aid them in the process of living more sustainably.
Workshop Question - How could your brand help consumers implement small but impactful sustainable practices in their day-to-day?
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Ingredients - Brands in the food industry are using upcycled ingredients in snacks to mitigate waste production and appeal to consumers interested in sustainable living.
2. Nutrient-dense Snacks - Snack brands are developing products with an emphasis on providing nutrition to health-focused consumers.
3. Sustainable Packaging - Brands in the snack industry are using recyclable materials for packaging to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food industry is introducing new product lines that use upcycled ingredients and sustainable packaging to promote sustainable practices.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry is investing in sustainable practices with new materials to appeal to the consumer demand for environment-friendly food packaging.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry is promoting the importance of nutritious snacking and encouraging snack brands to develop nutrient-dense, better-for-you offerings.
