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FuturistU > Lifestyle > Modern Foodies > Module 1 / 4

Intro to the Modern Foodie Movement

Instructor: Blaine Aberdeen
Modern Foodies
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In this course, Senior Trend Hunter Account Executive Blaine Aberdeen will introduce you to the Modern Foodie and the Megatrends impacting their lives. Food is something that all of us have in common. It’s something deeply connected to tradition, nostalgia, and culture, but the way consumers are thinking about food today is very different. As a global community, the world has become increasingly connected through the internet and social media, and because of this, more interesting, Instagram-worthy food is being demanded. The virality of content is possible in ways that were never previously possible and today, almost anyone can be a foodie.


Throughout this course, we will be exploring the Modern Foodie through the lens of Trend Hunter's Megatrends; Prosumerism, Experience, and Authenticity.
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Bio Coating
Eco-friendly wraps and coatings help keep produce fresh for longer
Trend - As more food retailers prioritize sustainability, coatings made from eco-friendly materials are being used to individually wrap and protect produce. On top of being eco-friendly, these coatings and wraps prevent spoilage and bruising to extend the produce's lifespan.
Workshop Question - How could your brand expand its sustainability goals while still prioritizing its products' longevity and/or efficacy?
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Food Longevity Stickers
Food Longevity Stickers
Startup Stixfresh Claims to Keep Food Fresh for 50% Longer
A top priority for many consumers is to keep food fresh. The statistics in the United States alone are troubling—in the farm-to-fridge chain, an estimated amount of 52% of fresh fruit and... MORE
Food Waste-Reducing Initiatives
Food Waste-Reducing Initiatives
Apeel Makes Plant-Derived Coatings to Increase Shelf Life
Many brands in the food industry are looking for healthy and safe ways to increase shelf life so that their products can stay fresher for longer. This is of the utmost importance in today’s... MORE
Film-Like Food Packaging Barriers
Film-Like Food Packaging Barriers
The Archroma Cartaseal VWAF Barrier Coating Protects Packaging
The Archroma Cartaseal VWAF barrier coating has been launched by the specialty chemicals company as a solution for odor-free packaging applications that will help with keeping containers protected... MORE
Spoil-Protected Mini Cucumbers
Spoil-Protected Mini Cucumbers
Topline Farms Launches Mini Cucumbers with a Longer Shelf-Life
The ‘Apeel-Protected Mini Cucumber’ is a fresh and tasty product that lasts up to three days longer than conventional micro cucumbers. Created by Topline Farms, a producer of greenhouse-grown... MORE
Sugarcane Package
Brands are using food-safe sugarcane bagasse in consumable goods packaging
Trend - Brands in the several consumables industries, such as cosmetics and food, have begun using containers made out of sugarcane bagasse. This is a pulpy, fibrous material gained from drying and crushing sugarcane. This is affordable, food-safe, biodegradable, and temperature-resistant.
Workshop Question - How can your brand incorporate affordable and sustainable packaging solutions, such as sugarcane bagasse, into your product lineup while still maintaining consumer appeal and affordability?
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Non-Coated Sugarcane Packagings
Non-Coated Sugarcane Packagings
'SupraPulp' from W-Cycle is Biodegradable Packaging from Sugarcane
W-Cycle has created a food packaging material called ‘SupraPulp’ that is made from the leftover parts of sugarcane plants. It does not get soggy or leaky when it holds wet or oily food,... MORE
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
WorldView™ Containers from Eco-Products are a line of takeout containers that combine molded fiber bases with clear or molded fiber lids. The bases are made from sugarcane, a rapidly renewable and... MORE
Sugarcane Cosmetics Packagings
Sugarcane Cosmetics Packagings
'Bulldog' Uses Sugarcane Bagasse to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Bulldog is a UK-based brand that sells natural skincare products for men, such as creams, cleansers and scrubs. Bulldog is the first brand of its kind to make its packaging from sugarcane plastic,... MORE
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Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Shanghai Timeco Industrial is a global supplier of eco-friendly food packaging and tableware that can be composted. The company makes its products from materials like sugarcane bagasse, which is the... MORE
Circadian Fridge
Brands are launching smart fridges that mimic the cycle of sunlight
Trend - Brands in the home appliance space are launching smart fridges with UV light-controlled crispers that mimic the sun cycle. These fridges extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and ensure the foods retain as many vitamins as possible. This technology saves consumers money and time.
Workshop Question - What innovative methods can your brand explore to offer smart products that promote health and wellness among dedicated consumers?
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Food Preservation Fridges
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
Ahead of a day in April that supports environmental protection, Beko Home Appliances USA launched a new line of refrigerators dedicated to extending the life of fresh produce. The HarvestFresh... MORE
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Dawlance's 'Vitamin Fresh' Technology Preserves Food Quality
Vitamin Fresh Technology is a feature of Dawlance refrigerators that preserves the freshness and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for up to 20 days. It uses a combination of UV light,... MORE
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Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
‘NatureLight’ technology is an innovative feature that uses three colors of light (blue, green and red) to mimic the natural 24-hour sun cycle inside the fridge’s crisper drawer. This... MORE
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Singer Bangladesh is introducing two new and innovative refrigerator technologies called Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock. Serving as a prime example of the capabilities of modern technology, these... MORE
Ultrasonic Vegetable
Brands are creating ultrasonic fridge purifiers to extend shelf life
Trend - Brands are creating ultrasonic purifiers that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. These purifiers use ultrasonic waves to kill bacteria that grow on food during spoilage significantly more effectively than washing with water, saving customers money and reducing food waste.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage technology to ease consumers' inflation woes?
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Smart Fridge Purifiers
Smart Fridge Purifiers
Vitesy's 'Shelfy' Extends the Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
Vitesy launched a new smart purifier fit for the inner shelves of a fridge titled ‘Shelfy.’ This purifier, according to Vitesy, can significantly extend the shelf life of fruits and... MORE
Refrigerator Air Purifiers
Refrigerator Air Purifiers
The pureAir FRIDGE Food Shelf Life Extender is Compact
The pureAir FRIDGE Food Shelf Life Extender is a multipurpose device for placement in refrigerators to purify the interior of the appliance and more. The device uses a combination of ionization and... MORE
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Ultrasonic Food Detoxifiers
MIRA Safety's DTX-1 Cleans Food 20x Better than Water
MIRA Safety, an Austin, Texas-based household technology company, announced the ‘DTX-1’ ultrasonic food purifier. The DTX-1 is a handheld chef-grade food purifier that uses both... MORE
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Ultrasonic Food Purifiers
SOUNDWAY's Ultrasonic Purifier Decontaminates Food in 10 Minutes
SOUNDWAY launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the ‘Ultrasonic Purifier.’ This is a multipurpose food purifier that sanitizes food with ultrasonic waves instead of only... MORE
Food Lockers
Restaurants are using locker-like technology to offer contact-free food pickups
Trend - Fast food chains, restaurants, and ghost kitchens have begun using smart locker devices to store customers' takeout orders, streamlining the pick-up process while ensuring ordered food items remain at optimal temperatures.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create more efficient consumer experiences?
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Connected Food Order Lockers
Connected Food Order Lockers
The OrderHQ Smart Locker Series Offers a Contactless Experience
The OrderHQ smart locker series has been developed in partnership between Apex Order Pickup Solutions and Welbeit Inc. as a solution for contactless order pickups. The smart lockers highlight see-... MORE
Temperature-Controlled Food Lockers
Temperature-Controlled Food Lockers
Chekt Lockers Enhance the PPG Paints Arena Experience
The PPG Paints Arena is home to innovation in self-service thanks to a new food locker delivery system at the Ford Food Garage. The Pittsburgh Penguins are testing out a food pickup system from... MORE
Airport Ghost Kitchens
Airport Ghost Kitchens
REEF and Hubb Kitchens Partner to Open New Contact-Free Airport Food Hall
REEF Technology, a company specializing in “ghost kitchen” operation and development, has teamed up with Hubb Kitchens to open an all-new virtual kitchen at Raleigh-Durham International... MORE
Self-Serve Automated Food Lockers
Self-Serve Automated Food Lockers
Kitchen United is Expanding Its Grab Go Eat Concept
Apex Order Pickup Solutions and ghost kitchen pioneer Kitchen United introduced self-serve automated food lockers to support a growing Grab Go Eat concept. Grab Go Eat powered by Kitchen United Mix... MORE
Upscale Meal Kit
Brands release gourmet at-home meal kits
Trend - Meal kits typically offer convenience for time-strapped consumers, but some brands are changing the primary function of these products from being convenience-based, to a way to experiment with upscale flavors and ingredients.
Workshop Question - How is your brand catering to the more experimental consumer?
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Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits
Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits
Eleven Madison Park Launches New Luxury Meal Kits in New York
Upscale American tasting company Eleven Madison Park has announced the launch of Eleven Madison Home, a new meal kit platform that delivers plant-based boxes to New Yorkers. The new meal kits, which... MORE
Gourmet At-Home Meal Kits
Gourmet At-Home Meal Kits
Hy's Steakhouse Boasts a "Finish at Home" Portion in Its Take-Out Menu
As the COVID-19 pandemic has strongly displaced the restaurant industry, many businesses are fighting to stay afloat with robust take-out menus and at-home meal kits. A great offering for those... MORE
Gourmet Plant-Based Meal Kits
Gourmet Plant-Based Meal Kits
Planta at Home Makes Plant-Based Dining from Home Accessible
Plant-based restaurant Planta operates several locations across North America and Planta at Home is a new offering that’s helping to reach even more households in the United States and Canada.... MORE
Mindfully Curated Meal Kits
Mindfully Curated Meal Kits
Slow Table's Gourmet Meal Kits Simplify Holiday Entertaining
Food and lifestyle brand Slow Table gives people a helping hand when it comes to home and holiday entertaining thanks to its gourmet meal kits. The mindfully curated kits elevate the standard meal... MORE
Pet Anxiety
Pet foods and treats are formulated to reduce anxiety
Trend - Preventative pet health has become a priority for more pet owners, and brands have been responding to this with products that help enhance the wellbeing of pets. Now, pet food brands are promising stress-relief foods and treats for both cats and dogs.
Workshop Question - How could your brand prioritize preventative health for its customers?
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Plant-Based Dog Foods
Plant-Based Dog Foods
Open Farm's Newest 'Kind Earth' Food Line is Made with Alternative Proteins
Open Farm has debuted the ‘Kind Earth’ pet food line made with alternative proteins. The pet foods were tested and met with great success, leading to a full retail rollout in the coming... MORE
Nutritious Dog Supplements
Nutritious Dog Supplements
Open Farm Launches the 'Pure & Purposeful Supplements for Dogs'
Open Farm announced the launch of its new ‘Pure & Purposeful Supplements for Dogs.’ The supplement will launch in the next few weeks at commercial pet retail stores and online at the Open... MORE
Anxiety-Reducing Cat Foods
Anxiety-Reducing Cat Foods
Purina Pro Plan's 'Calming Care' Supplement Will Ease a Cat's Anxiety
Purina has released the ‘Calming Care’ supplement cat food as part of the brand’s Pro Plan line of high-quality and veterinary-quality cat foods. The Calming Care food is designed... MORE
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Functional Liquid Pet Treats
LIQ's Low-Calorie Treats are Packaged in Bottles to Massage Pets
LIQ offers a different way for pet owners to treat their beloved furry friends—with low-calorie, interactive liquid pet treats. The brand created four health-focused recipes that help to provide... MORE
B2B Sustainability
Businesses are using platforms and services to adopt sustainable practices
Trend - Businesses and organizations are launching eco-platforms and services to help companies practice sustainability throughout their manufacturing and service-delivering processes. These tools offer personalized solutions to encourage organization and reduce wastefulness.
Workshop Question - What eco-initiatives can your company implement to become more sustainable?
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Sustainable Start-Up Funds
Sustainable Start-Up Funds
The $50 Million USD Razer Green Fund Supports Green Businesses
Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, has announced the launch of the Razer Green Fund and a seed investment into The Nurturing Co. sustainable product start-up in time for Earth Day. The... MORE
Food Waste-Monitoring Solutions
Food Waste-Monitoring Solutions
Winnow Solutions Seeks to Be Productive, Sustainable & Profitable
Winnow Solutions employs food waste-monitoring technology in order to help foodservice institutions, large-scale kitchens, and hotels stay on top of their food waste, ensuring more sustainable and... MORE
AI-Powered Retail Inventory Solutions
AI-Powered Retail Inventory Solutions
Albertsons Will Use Afresh Technologies for Smart Ordering
The Afresh Technologies artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ordering and inventory solution is being launched by grocery chain Albertsons in a bid to help when it comes to a wide range of... MORE
Digital Eco-Food Communities
Digital Eco-Food Communities
The Future Food Movement Ally Community Strives for Eco-Initiatives
The Future Food Movement Ally Community is a digital space founded by Gizzi Erskine, a chef, food writer, and advocate for sustainable food systems. The digital community offers the largest mass... MORE
Appliance Hub
Brands create connected kitchen appliances that operate within a multipurpose system
Trend - Connected kitchen appliances have become popular among renters and homeowners, and brands in this industry are now offering appliance systems with multipule uses and purposes, that also offer connected capabilities. These systems work to ease the process of cooking.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing convenience for its customers?
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Molecular Beverage Printers
Molecular Beverage Printers
Cana One is a Countertop Appliance That Makes Thousands of Drinks
Cana One is the world’s first molecular beverage printer that takes up minimal countertop space and boasts the ability to create thousands of kinds of drinks. The first-of-its-kind machine... MORE
Space-Saving Multi-Ovens
Space-Saving Multi-Ovens
The HomeCHEF 7-in-1 Compact Oven Was Announced at CES 2022
The Panasonic HomeCHEF 7-in-1 Compact Oven is a versatile multi-oven unveiled at CES 2022 that shares a space-saving way to air fry, convection bake, steam, stew, ferment and more. The all-in-one... MORE
AI-Powered Appliance Systems
AI-Powered Appliance Systems
ThinQ Care Uses AI for Appliance Monitoring & Maintenance
At KBIS 2022, Signature Kitchen Suite unveiled an AI-powered solution called ThinQ Care or a customer support platform that proactively helps homeowners monitor and maintain their appliances. The... MORE
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Smart Processing Blenders
Fresko Debuts 5-in-1 Food Processor and Blender 'KitchenHub+'
Fresko, the kitchen appliance innovation brand, recently announced the Kickstarter launch of KitchenHub+, a 5-in-1 food processor and blender. KitchenHub+ combines the features of a juicer, grinder,... MORE
Immersive Hosting
Brands offer at-home dining experiences with immersive elements
Trend - Brands and creators are offering (or conceptualizing) immersive at-home dining experiences with creative elements for people to better enjoy eating at home. Experiences include everything from TV screens that simulate food flavors to art-themed cooking tutorials.
Workshop Question - How is your brand adapting to pandemic-fueled consumer habits?
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At-Home Entertaining Partnerships
At-Home Entertaining Partnerships
HBO MAX x Moët Hennessy Elevate Entertaining Experiences at Home
Premium streaming service HBO Max and luxury wines and spirits brand Moët Hennessy are partnering to suggest ways how entertaining experiences at home can be elevated with unique pairings. The... MORE
Immersive At-Home Dinner Experiences
Immersive At-Home Dinner Experiences
celebrationhome is a Sensory Oriented Luxury Dinner Service
Jennifer Zabinski and Oliver Cheng, renowned experts in events and culinary design, curated the celebrationhome dinner party experience centered around gourmet cuisine and the five senses. The at-... MORE
Bourbon Home Party Kits
Bourbon Home Party Kits
Brain Brew Custom Whiskey Created a Tasting Experience for Four
Brain Brew Custom Whiskey created a fun and interactive way for people to learn about the history of whiskey, experience award-winning bourbons and create their own recipes. The WoodCraft Custom... MORE
Romantic Jellyfish Feasts
Romantic Jellyfish Feasts
The Kraken Created a Three-Course At-Home Dinner Experience for Couples
Black rum brand The Kraken developed a three-course jellyfish feast to elevate at-home dining experiences on Valentine’s Day. The romantic dinner created with professional chefs includes... MORE