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Food and drink consumer trends for 2023 and beyond

Host Andrew McDougall is joined by the brilliant minds behind Mintel’s new 2023 Global Food and Drink Trends to discuss their predictions for the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for food and drink brands around the world. Centred around global crises, climate change, mental performance, the overwhelmed consumer and space, this year’s trends make recommendations for brands to reassure consumers who continue to be challenged to adapt to a precarious world. Find out why and how brands should support value-conscious consumers, provide efficient product formats and encourage consumers to take pleasure in food and drink in 2023 and beyond.

Host Andrew McDougall is joined by the brilliant minds behind Mintel’s new 2023 Global Food and Drink Trends to discuss their predictions for the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for food and drink brands around the world. Centred around global crises, climate change, mental performance, the overwhelmed consumer and space, this year’s trends make recommendations for brands to reassure consumers who continue to be challenged to adapt to a precarious world. Find out why and how brands should support value-conscious consumers, provide efficient product formats and encourage consumers to take pleasure in food and drink in 2023 and beyond.

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Meet the Host
Andrew McDougall
Director, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care
Meet the Guests
Jenny Zegler
Director, Mintel Food & Drink and Mintel Global Consumer
David Faulkner
Director, Mintel Food & Drink
Alex Beckett
Director, Mintel Food & Drink
Ayisha Koyenikan
Associate Director, Mintel Food & Drink
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