From gourmet jackfruit jerky to direct-to-consumer veggie burgers, innovations in the meat alternatives category have made this an exciting space to watch. Explore some of the trends in meatless meats that are shaping the future of the category.

When it comes to our diets, one size no longer fits all. The definitions of “healthy” and “natural” may be in flux and awaiting further regulation, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t on shoppers’ minds. Today’s consumers are more aware than ever before that there might be alternatives available for many of their staple foods. From sprouted grain breads to probiotic-packed kombucha, consumers are learning that they have options in the way they spend their daily calories.

The supplement industry has been impacted by the COVID pandemic in so many ways—including the surge in e-commerce sales. Here’s a look at how e-commerce is influencing the global supplement market during the pandemic and what supplement companies can expect going forward. 

The past year has brought a number of changes in consumer eating habits—particularly around snacking. Glanbia Nutritionals’ recent proprietary consumer research explores the latest UK and Irish consumer preferences in bars and other snacks, including the top purchase channels and consumers' strong interest in protein.

Our Glanbia Nutritionals Mega Trends are trends with the potential for far-reaching impact across industries and regions, with the ability to change daily life in important ways. Here we explore the rising mega trend of ultra-personalization, how it’s influencing the food industry, and ways brands can offer consumers the ultra-personalized products they seek.

As the pandemic and lockdown continues to impact the way people eat and exercise, sports nutrition manufacturers are trying to understand the various ways this may affect the category. Check out our list of the sports nutrition trends for 2021 and what this means for manufacturers.

Bars provide a convenient, tasty, and healthy snack that’s meeting the needs of many UK and Irish consumers, according to Glanbia Nutritionals’ latest consumer study. In Part Two of our survey results, we explore which attributes are the most important to bar consumers and why consumers are choosing bars. 

While sustainability is a megatrend on every industry’s radar, the food industry is especially influenced by consumers’ growing interest in sustainability. Here’s a look at what sustainability means to consumers today and how this is playing out in food and beverage.