Trade Show Trendspotting Fall 2018 Report

The trends bubbling up this fall from the Summer Fancy Food Show and Natural Products Expo East include some of the usual suspects. But as always, there are new ingredients, flavors, packaging formats and benefits on display that bring the trends to new life.

Our trend report (download it from our Trends or Contact page) covers Snacks, Beverages, Flavors and the ever-growing “category” of foods made from ingredients we dub “Alt.” It’s our way of labeling the gluten-free, grain-free, vegan or simply super-nourishing foods made from unexpected ingredients. This fall, it’s vegetable flours like sweet potato and cauliflower (of course!) to use in baking mixes, as coatings and as complements to other grain flours.

Learn more about Plant-based Jerky, Unbaked Baked Goods (yum…cookie dough!), Single-serve Snack Packs and Sparkling Beverages and check out our Strategic Implications for each one. Then peruse the list of foods sporting fresh African flavors! We wrap up with our favorite tastes and products in the Best Of Show section.

One of our Best of Show Tastes: Dewey’s Bakery Soft Baked Doughnut Shop Cookie Line