Transform Top Trends into Winning Innovations
May 2018
Trend-spotting offers a useful signpost for future product development and marketing, but it is only one part of the story. Just as important is how to translate those trends into real-world food and beverage products that consumers will be eager to buy. In this report, produced by Welch’s Global Ingredients Group, we explore and analyze some of the most compelling global trends for 2018 and highlight the potential for creating new products in sync with them.
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Nestlé and Starbucks pursue cold coffee growth amid industry headwinds
Nestlé and Starbucks have jointly launched Starbucks Coffee Craft concentrate, a premium concentrated coffee made with high-quality Arabica beans that is said to deliver Starbucks’ signature taste. The coffee...
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volumes jump as BodyArmor write-down cuts Q4 income
Coca-Cola has reported full-year 2025 organic revenue growth of 5% to US$47.9 billion, led by a 14% surge in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volumes, but a US$960 million impairment on its BodyArmor trademark dragged Q4 operating income...
Soft Drinks
Fiberstar launches natural acacia gum alternative for beverages
Fiberstar has developed an entirely natural alternative to acacia gum for the beverage industry to use in emulsion applications. Citri-Fi Pro is allergen-free and gluten-free. Labeling options include “citrus fiber,”...
