Category: Functional

Insight of the Day: Top innovation trends shaping future of food and beverage

Detailed Findings:1. Transformative Food Technology • Advanced machinery, nanotechnology, and smart packaging are optimizing production and preservation. • After years of declining innovation, food tech is rebounding with breakthroughs in equipment, blockchain, and AI-driven solutions.2. Health and Wellness Focus • Nutrition and Health, Functional Ingredients, Gut Health, and Lifecycle Nutrition dominate research, underscoring consumers’ heightened…

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Insight of the Day: Top beverage trend: Balancing comfort, adventure, automation

Detailed Findings:1. Beyond Traditional Trade-offs: The beverage market, now worth $112.80 billion in the U.S., reflects consumers’ refusal to compromise between health and indulgence or familiar and exotic flavors.2. Consumer Expectations: • 66% of consumers seek novel flavors while also craving comfort. • Functional beverage sales surged by 54% between 2020 and 2024, reaching $9.2 billion….

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Insight of the Day: Chinese streetwear trend forecast

Detailed Findings:1. Opiumcore: This aesthetic combines historical and cultural elements with modern streetwear, appealing to consumers seeking depth and narrative in their fashion.2. Quiet Luxury Goes Old Money: The trend emphasizes understated elegance and high-quality materials, reflecting a shift towards timeless pieces that convey sophistication without overt branding.3. Gender Fluidity: Increasingly, brands are offering gender-neutral…

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Insight of the Day: Paint the town red: The future of beauty, according to the Cometes Collective

Detailed Findings: • Introduction to Cometes Collective: The article introduces Ammy Drammeh, Cécile Paravina, and Valentina Li, the three makeup artists who form Chanel’s Cometes Collective. • Chanel’s Colour of Allure Event:  A two-day celebration in London showcasing the work of the Cometes Collective. • Focus on Color and Versatility: The Collective’s work emphasizes innovative use of color…

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Insight of the Day: What Is Blonzing? All About the Beauty Trend Taking TikTok by Storm

Detailed Findings1. What Is Blonzing? • Blonzing combines blush and bronzer into a single application technique for a look that is both sunkissed and naturally flushed. • It simplifies makeup routines by merging the contouring effect of bronzer with the glow of blush.2. How to Blonze: • Use a two-in-one product like a brown or terracotta blush. • Apply…

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Insight of the Day: New Strides in Adaptive Fashion

Detailed Findings1. Growing Focus on Adaptive Fashion: • Major brands and independent designers are prioritizing adaptive fashion, blending form and function to cater to diverse needs. • Examples include Anthropologie’s collaboration with Ffora’s Lucy Jones to adapt top-selling pieces and Nike’s Elite EasyOn backpack designed with Paralympic athletes.2. Key Innovations: • Nike’s EasyOn Backpack: Features strong magnets,…

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Insight of the Day: Plant-based brands risk losing consumer interest, says Flora exec

Detailed Findings1. Challenges in Plant-Based Market: • Many plant-based brands face waning consumer interest due to overemphasis on the “vegan” label. • There’s a split in the industry: meat mimics are declining, while natural plant-based products are growing.2. Flora’s Strategy: • Focuses on taste and performance over plant-based positioning. • Reassures consumers that products are high-quality, versatile, and…

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Insight of the Day: These global trends are forecast for 2025. But how might Australia differ?

Findings1. Tropical Fruit Flavors: A rise in flavors like banana, mango, dragon fruit, papaya, and coconut is anticipated.2. Ingredient Transparency: Consumers are increasingly interested in knowing the ingredients in their drinks and the health claims associated with them.3. Health-Conscious Choices: There is growing demand for healthier beverage options, including non-alcoholic drinks and those with clear…

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