Consumer Trends & Insights

Andrea Hernández is the founder of Snaxshot, a platform for emerging food and beverage brands whose newsletter has become a must-read amongst young founders and veteran CPG brand folks alike thanks to her astute observations and just…
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The 'Superbowl' of the CPG industry takes place in California this week and future food products are gaining ground on the show floor with a quarter of the booths featuring vegan products and over 100 alternative protein companies in…
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A new study suggests that there is a positive correlation between consumers' psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat. Researchers at Singapore Management University's School of Social Sciences and the…
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As companies race to net zero goals and consumers demand more transparency about the products they buy, carbon labels will become a necessity, particularly on supermarket shelves. But do they work? And how should they be designed? Here's…
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A new report is encouraging US plant-based brands to export to Germany, describes as the 'fastest-growing plant-based meat market in Europe' While the US mainstream media is on a headline rampage against plant-based meat, the US…
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Oatly Group AB, the Swedish oat drink company, announced that it has added climate footprint labeling to select US products, starting with the brand's newly reformulated Oatgurts, a range of plant-based yogurts. Oatly Group AB, the…
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We scoured the airwaves to find the best podcasts out there about environmental issues, all with their own voice and format, some inspiring, some informative, some funny, all important and worthwhile. Are you a podcast fan yet? Or maybe…
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Green Queen's Sonalie Figueiras interviews non-profit founder and food culture expert Eve Turow-Paul about food, climate and how to empower people to change what's on their plate for a more sustainable future. Author, consultant and…
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By Christopher Boone, Professor of Sustainability, Arizona State University and Karen C. Seto, Professor of Geography and Urbanization Science, Yale University To meet today’s global sustainability challenges, the corporate world needs…
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A new report by Green Queen Media argues that while plant-based meat sales may be flat in the US and Europe, in Asia Pacific, the alternative protein industry is booming. Green Queen Media has published the 2022 edition of its…
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One of these is the impact of the internet on the environment and how it also contributes to climate change. Most of us spend hours glued to screens and devices, but few of us consider the greenhouse gas emissions toll of this behavior. …
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A new survey finds nearly 40 percent of Chinese consumers are reducing their meat consumption—a move driven by health benefits, taste, ethics, and a 'cool factor.' The new research, led by Good Growth, finds that more than half (60…
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Born after 1996, Gen Z are eating vegan meat, ditching plastic and joining climate protests. Now, they are launching climate careers too.
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Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion right now, as the industry grapples with its reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Consumers, in search for more eco-friendly ways to shop, are looking for alternatives that leave…
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VEG3, a New Zealand-based company, has announced the release of what they describe as the "world’s first artificial intelligence marketing assistant for vegans". In the future, will AI tools replace content writers? The AI-powered…
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According to a new report, while corporations continue to make sustainability commitments, they struggle to find a qualified workforce to help implement them. The new report from Microsoft and the Boston Consulting Group finds that 57…
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New research finds between 90 to 99 percent of all tropical deforestation is related to agriculture, either directly or indirectly. The new research, published in the journal Science found only half to two-thirds of deforested land for…
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A new survey finds growing concerns over climate change are impacting a number of key considerations, including the decision to avoid having children. New research across 31 countries including the U.S., U.K., South Korea, Egypt,…
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European consumers are keen to see more alternatives to conventional animal products, finds a new survey. More than 60 percent of consumers across four European countries—France, Spain, Germany, and Italy—say more alternatives to meat…
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Arguably, no two food tech companies have played a bigger role in making it seem possible for the planet to go plant-based than California-based rivals Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Both companies manufacture animal-free burger patties…
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The latest data shows that secondhand fashion that will lead sustainable fashion and see explosive growth in the next few years.
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