The next bite: Future shifts reshaping the Food & Beverage industry

Key findings

• 32% of global consumers consider sustainability when buying food or drink, yet price sensitivity is still a barrier to sustainable choices
• Gen Z consumers in the US (13%) rank stress relief as a top-three need from the food they eat
• Engineered food formats are growing in acceptance, but consumer trust remains a hurdle, with transparency and ethical positioning key to unlocking growth

Food and drink choices are being reshaped by new priorities – emotional wellbeing, sustainability and the rise of tech-enabled nutrition.

Foresight Factory’s latest report shines a spotlight on three impactful trends transforming the category: Mood food, Climatarian diets, and Engineered eats.