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New USDA food pyramid guidelines may prove influential in diets over time, but widespread adoption will be challenging, says GlobalData

The USDA’s updated dietary guidelines and reintroduced food pyramid, designed to curb consumption of highly processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs), discourage the use of artificial flavors, dyes, and preservatives and encourage the intake of “more” real foods, arrives in a market where UPFs such as desserts, ready meals, and sweetened beverages—remain central to the everyday […]
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GLP-1 foods present growing opportunity for UK supermarkets as users become an addressable food occasion, says GlobalData

Morrisons’ recently announced tie-up with Applied Nutrition—covering the formulation, production, and sale of 53 high-protein products from January 2026—matters less for the headline product count and more for what it legitimizes. UK supermarkets are beginning to treat GLP-1 users as a distinct, addressable food occasion. The most notable element is the plan for supermarket-exclusive “GLP-1 […]
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Flexitarians, private label, and cleaner labels to define next growth phase of UK plant-based meat substitutes market, says GlobalData

After a period of listing consolidation among major retailers, the UK plant-based meat substitutes market is poised for further growth over the next five years, with a projected value CAGR of 4.67% between 2025 and 2029, according to GlobalData Market Analyzers. While this growth is slower than the previous five years (2020–2024 CAGR of 7.68%), […]
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GlobalData’s AI platform reveals six emerging bakery ingredients driving category innovation in 2025

Bakery ingredients identified by GlobalData’s Ai Palette platform are already appearing in new product innovation, tempting consumers with novelty flavors, nutritional recipes, and premium formulations. GlobalData’s Ai Palette innovation and consumer insights platform has analyzed the data from thousands of ingredients, pinpointing six that offer brands the opportunity to align with evolving consumer trends in […]
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GlobalData’s AI platform identifies innovative food & beverage ingredients in response to changing consumer sentiment

Consumer sentiment is changing. Consumers are more aware of the ingredients they are choosing to consume and are actively trying to purchase products that align with their needs and preferences. GlobalData’s Ai Palette platform has analyzed data from thousands of food and beverages ingredients to identify those that have high growth and high engagement. This analysis […]
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GlobalData’s AI platform reveals matcha’s popularity growth driving innovation opportunities beyond beverages

GlobalData’s Ai Palette innovation and consumer insights platform has identified matcha as an emerging ingredient in the global beverages, bakery, snacks, confectionery, and skincare categories. This trend reflects a growing consumer preference for authentic, natural ingredients that promote both mental and physical well-being and can be enjoyed while relaxing at home, says leading data and analytics firm […]
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Trade agreements offer some relief from tariffs, but do not deliver the clarity businesses need, says GlobalData

Trade agreements have long been seen as a means to alleviate the financial and logistical burdens created by tariffs. While lowering or eliminating certain duties can provide temporary relief and facilitate access to new markets, they fall short of delivering long-term certainty and stability or addressing the deeper structural issues businesses face in a volatile […]
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As UK-US trade deal takes effect, US consumers express greater concern about potential impact of tariffs compared to UK counterparts, says GlobalData

The “fantastic” UK-US trade deal came into effect at 5.01am, Monday June 30th, eight weeks after it was hailed as a breakthrough deal between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump. With Prime Minister Starmer claiming that it “delivers for British businesses and protects UK jobs”, it also gives the US administration a […]
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Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging highlight importance of alternative packaging solutions, says GlobalData

Environmental organizations are increasingly highlighting the numerous health risks associated with phthalates, leading to a rise in consumer awareness and concern over the use of plastic packaging in processed food and beverage products. The use of phthalates in plastic packaging is facing increased scrutiny due to a growing body of research that underscores significant health […]
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Personalized health & wellness for women, expanding flavor choice, and health longevity offer food and beverages brands growth opportunities in 2025, says GlobalData

The interconnectivity of all health concerns could offer food and beverages brands innovation opportunities in 2025 by addressing multiple wellness concerns at once. Several key trends are set to influence consumer purchasing behavior in 2025, including personalized health and wellness with a focus on women, health longevity, personalized products and experiences, and sustainability solutions aided […]
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Cannabis users’ consumption behavior and product choices are different from other consumers, presenting a key knowledge gap for food and beverages brand strategy, according to new GlobalData study

The study looks at how the use of cannabis is impacting consumption in key food and beverage categories in key markets. GlobalData’s new “Hot Topics” cannabis study on the claimed consumption behavior of cannabis users compared to non-users highlights that this is a large and growing consumer group, who are behaving differently to the general […]
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Multi-channel commerce, stronger promotional deals, and social media marketing to shape foodservice trends in 2025, says GlobalData

Several emerging trends and themes in the foodservice sector, such as multi-channel commerce, innovation in deals and promotions, and the impact of social media marketing, are expected to play a greater role in shaping consumer preferences and behavior in 2025. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers its view on five key trends/themes that […]
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UN Plastic Pollution Treaty set to accelerate consumer interest in sustainable packaging, innovation in paperization, and growth of the circular economy, says GlobalData

Despite 100 countries agreeing to the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Treaty in 2024, contention from heavily impacted nations pushed talks back to 2025 The UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Treaty (INC-5) negotiations in Busan, South Korea (2nd December 2024), aimed to reach a binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution. This would have included measures to cap […]
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Next-generation spirits innovation to be shaped by premiumization, convenience, generational shifts, and AI, says new GlobalData study

Spirits consumers are increasingly adopting a “drink less but drink better” outlook, as they seek products that offer superior craftsmanship, unique flavors, and premium ingredients. Premiumization, convenience, a generational shift in consumer preferences, and the influence of AI are profoundly shaping the direction of new product development and marketing strategies in the spirits industry, leading […]
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Global economies can save $3.13 trillion annually using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, finds inaugural Napier AI / AML Index report

Napier AI / AML Index provides insights into 35 countries, highlighting which are stronger and weaker when it comes to stopping money flowing into the shadow economy  Money laundering cost the global economy $5.2 trillion in 2023 alone  Italy, the Czech Republic and Finland rank at the top, respectively, in terms of countries with the […]
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