Although there are differing local food preferences, when it comes to trends and new product innovation in the $5.3 trillion global food and beverage industry, the world has become a much smaller place (IDDBA 2015). More than ever before, the consumer drivers of food selection, culinary cues, nutritional priorities, and lifestyle-driven packaging needs are following a similar path.
After taste, the top global new food product purchase drivers include affordability, convenience, brand recognition…