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Liquid Death and Van Leeuwen launch hot fudge sundae flavoured water

In a bold crossover, water brand Liquid Death has teamed up with ice cream maker Van Leeuwen to launch a limited edition Hot Fudge Sundae Sparkling...

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Allgood imagines a low-carb but high-impact pizza concept

Carblo is a conceptual food brand seeking to make low-carb living exciting and enjoyable, with a playful 1990s-inspired aesthetic.

Food : Health & Wellness : Design

Macro Trends

Functional Feasting

As we move past the ‘free from’ era, consumers are increasingly favouring products that do more with less, bringing flavour and fun back into funct...

Food & Drink : Indulgence : Health & Wellness

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Discover LS:N Global’s new macrotrend: Functional Feasting

What can you learn from our newly launched Food & Drink Futures 2024 report – and what can your business learn from our research?

Events : Food & Drink : Macrotrend

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Stat: Significant cocoa price drop offers relief to chocolate manufacturers

Cocoa prices have plummeted by 30% in just a few weeks, marking a significant reversal from their recent record high levels.

Food : Sustainability : Indulgence

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Louis Vuitton opens first chocolate store in Singapore

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has taken a delectable leap beyond its French borders with the inauguration of Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric, an e...

Luxury : Food : Indulgence

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'Situationships' have made their way into Sweethearts boxes

Sweethearts, the brand behind the iconic conversation heart candy, is embracing Gen Z dating trends with the launch of a limited-edition Situations...

Food & Drink : Indulgence : Dating

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Flings gives the toaster pastry a grown-up makeover

Flings seeks to capture the essence of classic toaster pastry treats while meeting the nutritional demands of adults and health-conscious consumers.

Food & Drink : Snacking : Nostalgia

Big Ideas

Six Innovators Revolutionising the Ice Cream Aisle

Channelling lactose intolerance and conscious consumers’ demands, meet the innovators crafting dairy-free and unconventional ice cream.

Food : Indulgence : Sustainability

Markets

Kids’ Snack Market

Functional ingredients, re-imagined childhood classics and gastro gaming innovations are shaping the future of the kids’ snack aisle.

Youth : Food&Drink : Indulgence

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Nostalgic cereal snack bars get a protein-packed makeover

Magic Spoon, the brand behind lower-sugar and higher-protein alternatives to classic breakfast cereals, has introduced a range of better-for-you, p...

Food&Drink : Youth : Indulgence

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Dunhill’s Case of Delights is a celebration of refined hedonism

Dunhill wants to be the elite’s partner in indulgence. The British luxury brand has crafted a limited-edition Case of Delights, allowing hedonistic...

Luxury : Indulgence

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Stat: Consumers prioritise long-term health when cutting back on sugar

A global survey conducted by Kerry, the taste and nutrition innovator, found that in recent years, people are not cutting back on sugar to lose wei...

Food & Drink : Sugar : Indulgence

Micro Trends

Re-engineering Indulgence

Treat foods are being redeveloped – and redefined – by biotech brands who are using science to create better foods without foregoing flavour and pl...

Food : Drink : Technology

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Culinary candy that’s calorie-transparent

Direct-to-consumer confectionery brand Behave aims to re-invent sweet snacking by creating chef-crafted gummy bears made from natural ingredients.

Food : Health : Sugar

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Action Bronson and Morgenstern’s collaborate on ice cream for fine dining

The pair has released a collection of ice cream flavours and sandwiches called the Fuck ,That’s Delicious Holiday Package.

Food : Drink : Indulgence

Viewpoints

Are today’s youth transforming into Generation Sensible?

They hate hangovers and avoid sugar, but are today’s youth really living clean, teetotal lives? Amplify brand director Krupali Cescau delves into r...

Food : Drinks : Youth

Markets

Indulgence Market: Restaurant Desserts

Changing consumer palates and a marked decline in the number of pastry chefs are forcing restaurants to rethink dessert, both in terms of ingredien...

Food : Sugar : Dessert

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Stat: Starbucks hit by wellness surge

As consumers become increasingly aware of the negative health impact of high-sugar and caffeinated drinks, they are opting for health-orientated al...

Health : Wellness : Drinks

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Thought-starter: Why is this Nordic brand banking on ‘not chocolate’?

Kaakao bars are sweetened with date powder instead of sugar and therefore cannot be called chocolate. We spoke to their creator Stephanie Seege abo...

Food : Product Innovation : Indulgence

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Elastic ice cream launches in New York

New York – The dessert start-up, Republic of Booza is bringing a traditional Middle Eastern ice cream called Booza, to the Western market.

Food : Hospitality : Dessert

Big Ideas

Why this Nordic brand is banking on ‘not chocolate’

Kaakao bars are sweetened with date powder instead of sugar and cannot be called chocolate. We spoke to founder Stephanie Seege about how she ...

Chocolate : Food Labelling : Product Innovation

Big Ideas

Sugar-averse consumers melt ice cream sales

Global – Sales of the frozen dessert have plummeted globally, according to research by Mintel.

Food : Luxury : Wellness

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Not another diet drink

UK – Start-up Elderbrook is to launch a healthier alternative to alcohol that appeals to grown-ups.

Elderbrook : Food Futures : Sugar-free

Big Ideas

Chinese tourists drive growth in airport luxury retail

China : Tourism : Airport