Top trends lists for retail, food and grocery in 2017

By | January 17, 2017

top trends listsThe turn of the calendar usually brings a host of Top Trends lists rife with predictions for the coming year.

Now you can find many of those top trends lists right here, compiled all in one place for your reference and enjoyment. There’s a good read for just about everyone, whether retailer, restaurant, manufacturer, consumer or techie.

Come back often. We’ll be continually updating our list of top trends lists!

Let us know what trends top your to-do list in 2017.

Top trends lists for 2017:

  • Top food and drink trends for 2017 | Food Manufacturer UK  Jan-16-2017
    Personalization and anti-inflammatory foods and drinks lead 10 key growth opportunities for food and drink manufacturers, a New Nutrition Business report revealed.
  • Chefs and mixologists share 2017 trends | Village Life  Jan-15-2017
    Pork belly and kale, move over for micro-desserts, cooking on wood and an emphasis on plants and sustainability. With the arrival of 2017 some chefs and mixologists weigh in with their thoughts on what food and beverage trends will gain traction and what trends they’d like to see relegated to the compost bin.
  • What diets are set to star in 2017? | The Queensland Times  Jan-14-2017
    PALEO is showing no signs of halting in popularity this year. My Kitchen Rules chef “paleo” Pete Evans has led a social media and recipe book revolution with the diet at the forefront of his claims of good health. Weekend takes a look at the arguments for and against paleo, plus another diet set to star in 2017.
  • 6 food tech innovations from CES 2017 | Food Dive  Jan-10-2017
    Fridges that can talk. Tabletop cooking. Automatic composting. These are all innovations to change the way that consumers look at and interact with food that were on display this year in Las Vegas at CES 2017, the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Here are six of the food-related ideas that made a splash at CES 2017.
  • 9 gadgets I saw at the biggest tech show of the year that you might actually want | Business Insider  Jan-10-2017
    Another edition of the Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone, and as with most years, it was ground zero for a host of technically-but-not-really-smart things that have little practical value or actual chance of coming to market. There were still some gadgets that are worth keeping an eye on as we forge into the new year. Here’s a handful that gave me reasons to be hopeful.
  • 7 trends that will define grocery retail in 2017 | Food Dive  Jan-05-2017
    Grocery retail is undergoing dramatic shifts driven by changing consumer needs and expectations, technology advancements and a fierce competitive environment.Online grocery, the last mile, social media marketing, product transparency and differentiated shopping experiences will highlight the year ahead.
  • 10 innovations that could disrupt grocery in 2017 | Retail Dive  Dec-14-2017
    Few times in history have rapid advancements in technology and breakthrough innovations had the ability to disrupt the grocery business model in such fast and all-encompassing ways. The Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, droid delivery systems, mobile wallets and in-store gardens should be on every grocer’s radar in the year ahead.
  • Whole Foods Market serves up top 10 trends for 2017 | Whole Foods press release Dec-06-2017
    Wellness tonics, products from byproducts and purple foods are just a few top predictions according to the trend-spotters, who share more than 100 years of combined experience in sourcing products and tracking consumer preferences.
  • Retail Trends: 10 Experts Share Their Predictions for 2017 | Shopify  Nov 10, 2016
    With a new year comes change. New retail trends. New consumer behavior and demands. New tools and technologies to incorporate. New opportunities. And with all that is new, retailers are forced to adapt to meet demand and stay ahead of the competition. To help retailers learn what to expect and how it may affect their business, we reached out to 10 retail experts and asked them: “What is your prediction for what will change in retail in 2017?”
  • 10 eCommerce Trends | Absolunet  Nov-2016
    North American eCommerce agency Absolunet identifies 10 eCommerce trends to watch for in 2017—important developments that companies need to take into consideration to ensure their online and in-store sales growth.
  • 10 Ways to Tap Gluten-Free Opportunities | Gluten Free Retail HQ  Oct-26-2016
    The gluten-free retail opportunity is real. The market is poised to explode. Creating gluten-free and free-from destinations to drive traffic and increase shopper loyalty could be just what the doctor ordered to create a differentiated compelling competitive advantage and boost store productivity. Learn 10 ways retailers can tap into the gluten-free opportunity.