7 key food trends from Nestlé

Among many interesting news stories over the summer, one came from Nestlé identifying 7 key food trends.

The full 7 were:

• ‘an explosion of different dietary patterns’, most notably plant-based

• the influence of social media, requiring innovation that looks cool when shared online

• the requirement for variety – with increasing authenticity, functionality and sustainability

• the search for more acceptable packaging, which might include paper and biodegradability

• action to reduce carbon emissions

• collaboration on everything from sustainability to start-up acceleration and

• affordable, healthy nutrition.

Is this the future of food ? These 7 could well play a major part in it.