Sweets & Snacks 2022: 7 Trends We Saw at the Expo

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The Sweets & Snacks Expo made its return to Chicago for the first time since 2019—just in time to celebrate its 25th anniversary. From May 24-26, thousands of manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, brokers, and exhibitors (and a plenty of fun mascots) filled McCormick place to see what exciting innovation is coming to the sweets and snacks … Read more Sweets & Snacks 2022: 7 Trends We Saw at the Expo

TrendWatch: Snacking in Summer of ’17

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Dive deep into the snacking segment with SPINS to see what’s hot in the summer of ’17. Here we use our panoramic view of retail plus our proprietary product attribution to discover exactly where snacks are growing and what the trends are. We also feature hot finds from this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo. Read … Read more TrendWatch: Snacking in Summer of ’17

Expo West 2017 Recap

SPINS Trend watch 2017 Expo West Recap

Access SPINS’ full coverage of Expo West 2017! Our Expo West webinar gave you a taste of the trends. Now dig into even more expert insights with SPINS’ expanded coverage of the show, featuring more than 50 exciting examples of natural products innovation! Fill out the form below to access and download the Expo West … Read more Expo West 2017 Recap

SPINS Recaps the Show: Expo West 2017

SPINS 2017 Expo West Recap

Did you catch everything at Expo West? Covering every corner of the biggest food show in North America is challenging, even for the most seasoned professional. That’s why our Product Library team’s industry experts mined the trade show floor to bring you news of the most exciting innovations, ingredients, and category crossovers. Access a recording of … Read more SPINS Recaps the Show: Expo West 2017

Winter Fancy Food Show Recap

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Sharpen those trendspotting skills before Expo West with a walk through the Winter Fancy Food Show with SPINS! Our team’s top picks include product innovations across food and beverage segments plus a panoramic view of macro trends in specialty foods from the show floor. Find out what we loved and why when you download SPINS’ … Read more Winter Fancy Food Show Recap

SPINS 2017 Top Ten Trend Predictions Webinar

From macro trends to micro nutrients, from third-party certifications to regulatory updates, SPINS’ Product Library team has an eye on the industry like none other. Take a look at the team’s top picks for what’s ahead in 2017! Fill out the form below to access and download the SPINS 2017 Top Ten Trend Predictions Webinar.

2017 Trend Predictions

SPINS product library team's top ten trend predictions for 2017

  From macro trends to micro nutrients, from third-party certifications to regulatory updates, SPINS’ Product Library team has an eye on the industry like none other.  Take a look at the team’s top picks for what’s ahead in 2017! Fill out the form below to access and download the SPINS 2017 Trend Predictions.

The Evolution of Snacking

SPINS trend watch - the evolution of snacking

As a $72 billion segment in the US with 2.5% sales growth in the last year, snacks outpace the rate of growth of the total food and beverage market by 150%. Read on for macro trends as well as SPINS’ top picks from the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016! Fill out the form below to … Read more The Evolution of Snacking

Plant-Based Nutrition

SPINS trend watch - plant-based nutrition

Plant-based nutrition is a key pillar of the natural and organic industry. Mismanagement of the food system, namely livestock agriculture, has led to the rise of vegetarians and an ever more devout vegan subset. However, simply removing meat and dairy from packaged foods doesn’t nip high-sugar, fat, or sodium intake in the bud – existing … Read more Plant-Based Nutrition

Expo East 2015 Recap

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Expo East was evidence that the pulse of the natural industry continues to stay true to its innate core. SPINS’ Product Library Director Susanna Ghaemi explores the new category introductions, spillover trends, and ingredient spotlights on this year’s showfloor. (As always, our recap has lots of content – we appreciate your patience as it loads!) … Read more Expo East 2015 Recap