Innovation continues to be at the forefront of companies’ strategies, but how to uncover those fresh ideas and opportunities is often difficult. A pathway to discovering where and how to innovate lies in better understanding the habits, opinions, and needs of consumers. There are often opportunities where consumers can’t find a solution, leading to white spaces for companies to deliver on that competitors might not have explored yet.
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Soft drinks innovation strategy in 2024 is being developed in the context of a more challenging economic and financial environment. Sharp rises in the cost-of-living have made premium-priced products (generally the focus of beverage innovation investment) more difficult for consumers to afford and adopt
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In 2024, consumers are stressed. Hot drinks companies are responding in different ways. Watch our video to understand the three key innovation trends that are shaping the hot drinks market.
Amidst an ever-growing array of flavour experiments driven by R&D, aimed at capturing the attention of increasingly distracted and busy consumers, certain classic flavours consistently stand out. In the world of packaged food, where new flavours are continuously being introduced, three enduring favourites—chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry—still lead the way.
FMCG companies need to constantly think about how to launch products to stay ahead of changing consumer trends, volatile economic situations or tech advancements. This requires insight into new product development (NPD) activity.
Innovating is vital for businesses to stay competitive in today’s world, where demand for new is constant. In 2024, businesses have to innovate in pricing and value while reassessing consumer preferences to meet demand.