Packaging

Analysts Alexia Howard and April Scee weigh in on the hottest consumer trends, the rise of niche brands and future M&A activity.

Reflecting the rapidly increasing demand for bolder, more intense flavor experiences, the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015 pinpoints adventurous global tastes on the rise, like Japanese 7 Spice (Shichimi Togarashi), as well as an appreciation for the robust flavors developed in slow-simmered dishes from around the world.

The new, licensed Community coffee K-Cup packs plan to launch in spring 2015 with extensions into K-Carafe packs for the Keurig 2.0 brewing system and Bolt packs for the Keurig BOLT Carafe Brewing System in the future.

The new candy section, best described as a store within a store, has shown in testing that it can lift confection category sales for retailers by strong double digits.

Its latest new cereals reflect what many of today's consumers are seeking: great taste, innovative ingredients, more protein, less sugar, and options that are gluten-free.

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman Orr gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

The transformation is part of Unilever's commitment to deliver delicious, balanced foods made from real, simple ingredients that you can recognize, while continuously improving nutritional profiles and advancing sustainable sourcing.

Following nearly three months of competition, Lay's potato chips announces Lay's Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips as the winner of this year's Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" contest.