Food & Nutrition Trends Shaping 2026 and the Future of Consumer Health

February 10, 2026

While many of the themes observed in 2025—holistic wellbeing, clean label, value for money, digital personalization, and sustainability—continue to hold strong, their trajectories are shifting. Scientific advances, new consumer motivations, and rapid technological change are driving the next wave of innovation.

Watch our webinar exploring the major forces reshaping the food, beverage, and nutrition landscape in 2026 and beyond.

In this session, our expert team  decodes the new dynamics influencing everything from ingredients and raw materials to manufacturing, formulations, retail channels, and consumer behavior.

You will learn:

  • Which trends will materially influence food, beverage, and nutrition markets in 2026
  • How healthspan, metabolic health, gut–brain science, and multifunctional formulations are evolving
  • How clean label and processing debates are reshaping innovation and regulatory strategy
  • How AI, digital engagement, and phygital experiences are transforming consumer journeys
  • Why value for money remains a defining filter for product choice, and how brands can compete
  • How sustainability pressures, ingredient shortages, and responsible sourcing will influence planning and risk mitigation

Speakers

Dr Elizabeth Thundow

Vice President

Sophie Zhou

Senior Consultant
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