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Market & Trends

Top Food Trends for 2022 from Sea Moss to Oyster Mushrooms

The top food trends for 2022 have been revealed in the latest Tastewise market trends report, with plant-based foods dominating the list. With health and sustainability considerations now playing the biggest role in the mainstream consumer outlook, foods like sea moss, oyster mushrooms, and edible flowers are topping the trend predictions.  The top US consumer trend prediction for 2022 is sea moss – the sustainable and nutritious ingredient often used as a thickening agent in food and beverage. Its high zinc and folate content boosts its reputation as a fertility-booster in women, with the data showing that functional health ingredients are here to stay. Sustainability is trending next at +24% 2YoY with a special interest in regenerative farming, habitat conservation, and carbon footprint. Consumers are also …

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Studies & Numbers

PB Market Will be Worth $74.2 Billion by 2027: Tastewise Advises Businesses to Bet on Plant-Based

Tastewise, an AI-powered consumer insights platform,  released a study into plant-based eating trends and consumer motivations. The report, “Plant-Based EatingA bird’s eye view of the $42B market”, shows the conversation is shifting away from ideological and political drivers, towards more health-oriented motivations.

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184% More Restaurants Adding Oat Milk Options as Consumers Show 146% More Interest in Oat Products

According to Food trend specialists Tastewise, a food intelligence startup founded by former Google executive Alon Chen, +184% more restaurants added oat milk to their menus in the last year, while consumers showed +146% more interest in the milk alternative. But which consumer preferences are actually driving the oat milk trend?

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Sustainability Trends Infographic

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As Beyond Meat Consumers Question its Sustainability, AI Platform Tastewise Reveals Coming Sustainability Trends

Tastewise​, an AI-powered food intelligence startup founded by former Google executive Alon Chen, issues its latest report on F & B trends in 2020. After analysing billions of data points, Tastewise says, “Plastic straws and packaging are hurting the planet, shopping local can reduce pollution, and meat alternatives are skyrocketing.”

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