Flavor and Wellness

Consumer Habits

3 articles

A stylish bar showcasing a variety of colorful mocktails and low-sugar cocktails, with patrons enjoying the healthy beverage options.
Drinks

Beverage market embraces mocktail and low-sugar cocktail trends

At Tropical Smokehouse restaurants, alcohol revenue has plummeted by 30% over the past five years, according to the Sun Sentinel .

Daniel Moretti·April 24, 2026
Chefs in a busy kitchen plating trendy dishes inspired by viral social media food challenges, highlighting the impact on the food industry.
Food

Viral food trends: Reshaping the food industry and consumer habits

Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a direct result of a viral trend, quickly became the chain's No.

Isabella Cortez·April 17, 2026
A group of diverse people in a chic bar, smiling and clinking glasses filled with colorful, non-alcoholic functional RTD cocktails, symbolizing the growing wellness beverage trend.
Drinks

Functional RTD Cocktails See Growth as Consumer Habits Change

The market for non-alcoholic functional RTD cocktails is rapidly expanding as new brands launch innovative products nationwide. This growth is driven by evolving consumer preferences for wellness-oriented beverages and a shift away from traditional spirits.

Daniel Moretti·April 4, 2026