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May 01, 2025

Gen Alpha’s Market Impact

An infographic focused on food and beverage trends

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Mary Ellen Kuhn

Mary Ellen Kuhn

Food Technology Magazine

Gen Alpha's Market Impact

Source: Mintel Group and McCrindle Research

Hero Image: © Anatolii Shcherbatiuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Authors

Mary Ellen Kuhn Executive Editor

Mary Ellen Kuhn, executive editor and assistant director of publications, oversees the editorial content of Food Technology magazine.

Categories

Food Business Trends
Consumer and Marketplace Trends
Omnivore
Food Technology Magazine

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