Food Industry Trends

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Diverse hands examining fresh food products in a market, with digital supply chain data visualized, representing ethical sourcing and transparency.

What are ethical sourcing and transparent supply chains in food?

Consumers will pay almost 10 percent more for sustainably produced products, a figure reshaping market expectations for food and beverage brands in 2026, according to Business .

Daniel Moretti·June 18, 2026

Shoppers intently reading product labels in a grocery store, seeking detailed information about their food and beverages.

Brands

What is the consumer demand for food and beverage transparency?

Two-thirds of shoppers are now willing to switch brands solely for more detailed product information, extending far beyond basic nutrition facts.

Daniel Moretti·May 20, 2026

A sunlit farmer's market overflowing with fresh produce and artisanal foods, emphasizing local sourcing and antibiotic-free options.

Brands

Transparency in Food & Beverage Sourcing & Labeling

Despite being, on average, 87 percent more expensive, classic RWA (Raised Without Antibiotics) chicken products saw their market share nearly triple from 4% to 11% between 2012 and 2017, according to

Daniel Moretti·May 10, 2026

A modern grocery cart filled with healthy foods like fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and smaller portions, symbolizing the impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs on consumer choices and the food industry.

Trends

The GLP-1 Shift: How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping the Food Industry

The weekly grocery run looks different now. A seismic shift, driven by the rise of new weight loss medications, is quietly reshaping not just our plates, but the entire food industry.

Lauren Fisk·April 1, 2026