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Editorial View

Chief Editor Bob Garrison predicts sweeping changes for Prepared Foods in 2022.

R&D APPLICATIONS

What’s next for food quality, safety testing and analysis? Here’s a look ahead at what’s in store for 2022.

SWEETENERS

Food and beverage formulators get creative to meet consumers' sugar reduction demand.

SUPPLY CHAIN

There’s hope for a nimble, more sustainable, climate-friendly, and flexible food supply chain, says Mattson.

RESTAURANT TRENDS

• Technomic identifies seven trends, tastes to help restaurants rebound in 2021.

• Datassential finds at-home consumers still crave comfort, culinary adventure.

PROTEIN

Thinking about the future of protein? The topic involves more than a source.

PACKAGING

Trends leaning toward minimalism, bundling and premium, says Tom Newmaster.

INNOVATION STRATEGY

Mission Field says tomorrow’s best new products will solve problems.

FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS

• Consumers prioritize foods and drinks with additional benefits, says Whole Foods.

• Convenience and health will be top priorities for US consumers, says Mintel.

• Culinary, food and beverage experts join SRG roundtable to talk new trends, tastes.

• “Shared Planet” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022.

• Consumers stay with comforting specialty foods, drinks say SFA’s Trendspotter Panel.

FLOURS & STARCHES

Baked and extruded formulations benefit from new starches, flours.

FLAVORS, SPICES & SEASONINGS

Ethnic and global flavors trend high as well as cross-cultural flavor infusions.

FIBERS & GUMS

Multifunctional fibers and gums cast a new light for their texture and health properties.

E-COMMERCE

Fast growth e-Commerce sales exceed expectations.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH & IMMUNITY

Digestive health, immunity and the gut-brain connection share an expanding spotlight.

CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Consumers value at-home eating while they weigh convenience, cost and wellness.

COLORS, PART 2

Expect continued, growing demand for natural color additives.

COLORS, PART 1

Expect continued, growing demand for natural color additives.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS

BDSA expects the US legal cannabis market to reach nearly $30 billion in sales in 2022.

BOTANICALS

Here are six beneficial botanicals to watch in 2022.

BEVERAGES

Imbibe says new beverages give consumers ways to satisfy thirsts, address global and social trends.