{"id":1272,"date":"2023-10-12T04:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T08:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2024-05-11T16:01:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T20:01:48","slug":"emerging-green-top-5-trends-in-the-natural-organic-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/blog\/emerging-green-top-5-trends-in-the-natural-organic-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Emerging Green: Top 5 Trends in the Natural & Organic World"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Trade shows are one our favorite places to discover new products and scout the latest trends. This year\u2019s Natural Product Expo East Show (the final one!) proved to be no exception. Here are 5 of the hottest trends shaping the future of food, beverage, packaging and more:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Upcycled Food<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At MBD, we are proud members of the Upcycled Food Association<\/a>. Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment. In short, upcycled food uses ingredients that normally would be discarded, reducing food waste. Companies such as Uglies Kettle Chips<\/a>, Misfits Market<\/a> and The Daily Crunch<\/a> are finding innovative ways to incorporate upcycling into their business models. We even got to try Uglies Kettle Chips on the plane \u2013 a great product!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Sustainability<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Consumers are actively seeking out more sustainable options and brands in turn responding with both new product and packaging solutions. Tetra Pak, renowned for its aseptic packages, now includes an option for caps made of sugar cane instead of plastic.
Bottle manufacturers such as Pretium<\/a> and Amcor<\/a> are delivering more sustainable options by incorporating as much as 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material into some of their packaging solutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Tru Earth<\/a> is another brand noteworthy for its sustainability efforts. This company produces jug free detergent and toilet bowl cleaner strips. The products resemble sheets of paper, packaged in compostable cardboard envelopes. I was skeptical how well these products might work, but after testing them at home, will buy from now on!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Regenerative Agriculture<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Climate change is driving this approach to farming and agricultural practices to improve soil health. Regenerative practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere and into the soil. It also increases crop yields and recent data shows it improves the nutrient density of foods. This is significant because of its powerful potential to both reduce global food insecurity and improve health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Regenerative Organic Alliance, which includes partners like Rodale Institute<\/a>, Dr. Bronner\u2019s<\/a>, and Patagonia<\/a> are raising the bar on how food is grown through a relatively new Regenerative Organic Certification. Did you know that over 157 Farms and 753 products have been certified to date?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Multicultural Flavors<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gen Z is the most ethnically and culturally diverse generation in the US. While they may not yet have the highest purchasing power, food companies are paying attention. Brands are creating bold, adventurous flavor profiles with a multicultural influence that appeal to changing demographics. Korean, Southeast Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican influences are among cuisines on the rise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5. Beverages<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Functional beverages fortified with supplements and\/or CBD as well as non-alcoholic choices continue to make a splash. Consumers desire products like the ones from Recess<\/a> will not only quench their thirst but support their health. Overindulgence during the pandemic and the \u201csober-curious\u201d have inspired sophisticated mocktails and mixers. Vivid, bright colors and soothing pastel palettes alike on the packaging of these products heighten the appeal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What trends are most inspiring to you? We\u2019d love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Trade shows are one our favorite places to discover new products and scout the latest trends. This year\u2019s Natural Product Expo East Show (the final one!) proved to be no exception. Here are 5 of the hottest trends shaping the future of food, beverage, packaging and more: 1. Upcycled Food At MBD, we are proud… Continue Reading Emerging Green: Top 5 Trends in the Natural & Organic World<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":231287035,"featured_media":1277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[1426],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1272","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-events","8":"nt-post-class","9":"","12":"excerpt-none"},"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mbdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Emerging-Green-5-Trends_Post_Featuredimage.webp?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfAAWm-kw","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/231287035"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1272"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3505,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1272\/revisions\/3505"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbdesign.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}