Innova’s top food and beverage trends for 2026 focus on functionality and balanceThe Netherlands-based market researcher shared its Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026 report. Ipsos Canada promotes Jenny Thompson to VPThe former director has been instrumental in building the firm’s FIVE tracking study. Foodservice highlights from NACS 2025 show New food trends, flavours and coffee were just a few of top themes from this year’s successful show. Holiday spending likely to fall according to PwC Canada’s 2025 holiday outlook survey Gen Z to slash spending by 35% as consumers plan cutbacks, prioritize value and Canadian made products. Shoppers come to c-stores for convenience, curated selection of products Acosta Group’s study finds shoppers value product promotions, product variety and healthy option choices. Mars looks to sweeten this year’s Halloween celebrations Mars Canada’s Spooktacular Trends Report finds majority of Canadians plan to celebrate Halloween and unwraps opportunities to make the holiday extra inclusive. Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover PepsiCo announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. What will Halloween scare up this year for candy sales Halloween candy sales look to rise in 2025 with adults and children indulging their sweet tooths. Trade dispute, consumer spending slowdown hurting small businesses: Equifax Consumers are cutting back on spending and struggling to navigate a complicated trade landscape. CICC takes stock of first year anniversary of beverage alcohol sales in Ontario While successful, more needs to be done to improve how beverage alcohol is distributed. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
