2018 Trend Predictions

SPINS top 10 trend predictions for 2018

What’s ahead in 2018? From key nutrients (for people and pets alike) to special diets to sustainable innovations, SPINS’ industry experts forecast what we expect to disrupt the retail marketplace in 2018. Fill out the form below to access and download SPINS’ Top 10 Trend Predictions for 2018!

2017 Trend Roundup

SPINS trend round up - recapping our trend predictions for 2017

Last year, SPINS’ industry experts forecasted the top 10 trends for 2017. From facial masks to eating insects to regenerative agriculture and more… How did our trend predictions fare in 2017? Fill out the form below to access and download the SPINS Trend Roundup: Recapping Our Predictions for 2017.

SPINS’ Five Favorite Finds from the Summer Fancy Food Show

Watermelon Fruit Jerky

By Jill Failla SPINS’ health & wellness experts attended the Summer Fancy Food Show (SFFS) in New York City earlier this season and rounded up their five favorite products from this specialty food event. “Speaking to the power of the current plant-based movement, all of the products featured in our roundup are made from plants … Read more SPINS’ Five Favorite Finds from the Summer Fancy Food Show

Sipping on Soup Snacks

Beefsteak vegetable soup

by Jill Failla As more consumers demand portable, healthful snack options, snacking innovation is permeating multiple retail categories—including soup. As another recent enhancement to SPINS’ Product Library, we have expanded our Grab N Go attribute to include ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink soups into additional subcategories to better track the ways shoppers sip, slurp, and snack. Sales … Read more Sipping on Soup Snacks

Winter Fancy Food Show Recap

SPINS trend watch - winter fancy food show 2017

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.

Expo East 2016 Recap

SPINS trend watch - expo east 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Natural Products Expo East gave SPINS plenty to chew on in terms of innovative ideas and impressive new products. From plant-based foods to Paleo innovations and ground-breaking body care, our picks represent some of the best products at the show and are paired with data to deliver SPINS’ unique perspective … Read more Expo East 2016 Recap

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

Fun Foods, Functional Ingredients

SPINS trend watch - fun foods, functional ingredients

Here’s some good news for your sweet tooth: certain ingredients once at home in the supplement section are taking up a second residence in sweets. Consumers have more selection than ever for an indulgence with a nutritive reward. From white chocolate to dark and even hot chocolate drinks, we’re turning the spotlight on three unique … Read more Fun Foods, Functional Ingredients