Explore the Top 10 Food Trends 2021 in India by INNOVA MARKET INSIGHTS

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Trend 1. Transparency Triumphs

A clear winner: brands are upping their transparency game to meet evolving consumer demands

Clean Living Lifestyles   Sustainable sourcing   Meaningful storytelling

 

Trend 2. Plant-Forward

Mainstream appeal for “plant based” is driving expansion to more market categories and regions

rising mainstream appeal   Plant based indulgence   emerging alternative proteins

 

Trend 3. Tailored to Fit

Personalized nutrition is in the spotlight as consumers look for food and beverage that fit their unique lifestyles

my unique lifestyle   functionally healthy   digitally driven solutions

 

Trend 4. New Omnichannel Eating

As foodservice and retail domains overlap, consumers can eat what they want, when and where they want it

cross-channel convenience   accessible indulgence   richer experiences

 

Trend 5. In Tune with Immune

Ongoing anxiety stemming from COVID-19 will continue to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health

prioritizing health   boosting immunity   feeding the microbiome

 

Trend 6. Nutrition Hacking

Technology is addressing demands for food & beverage with enhanced nutritional value, sustainability or ethical impact

tapping into improved nutrition   balancing diets    leveraging technology

Trend 7. Mood: The Next Occasion

NPD is seeing staggering growth and claims on pack that relate to specific mood platforms

holistic wellbeing   elevating moods   adaptogens trending up

 

Trend 8. Product Mashups: When Trends Collide

Sustained popularity for hybrid innovation and F&B broadening dimensions of indulgence

merging for success   entertaining the senses   new dimensions of indulgence

 

Trend 9. Modern Nostalgia

While global trends get a local makeover, regional stalwarts are brought into modern relevance

taking it glocal   reimagining flavors   modern twists rise

 

Trend 10. Age of the Influencer

In times when influencer endorsements are giving products a push, a slow shift to more reliable influencers is occurring

in pursuit of brand connection   bolstering trust   new avenues of influence