A panel of Bashas’ judges will select 10 finalists (five kids and five grown-ups) by May 23. A team of celebrity judges will then help to determine the two winners, two runners-up, and six honorable mentions by June 3, just in time for National Donut Day on June 6.

A recent Acosta Group natural and organic study reflects that 75% of all shoppers purchased at least one natural or organic product in the six months prior to the survey.

Barry Callebaut’s 2025 edition of the Top Chocolate Trends report offers an in-depth exploration of trends in Intense, Mindful, and Healthy indulgence that will shape the chocolate market.

The global food and beverage company is offering a comprehensive look at what’s likely to capture consumers’ attention in the coming year.

Consumers across generations are focused on quicker meal prep, often using pre-cooked ingredients.

A recent American Express survey showcases current dining behaviors and what young people are prioritizing in the US.

Baby boomers are empty nesters with more disposable income, and millennials are more focused on value and feeding their families while Generation Alpha is the most diverse generation to date with more adventurous tastes.

T. Hasegawa USA is examining the cycle of flavor discovery and exploring how flavors go from emerging trends to a mainstream part of the food & beverage landscape.

Rising ingredients such as buckwheat, fungi, hemp, and seaweed will further emerge in new plant-based launches.

As more innovations and products become available and accessible, consumer interest in plant-based foods and beverages continues to broaden.