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are planning to improve their cognitive and mental health over the next 12 months.
A desire to keep their physical and mental health in balance is promoting new techniques to manage stress, from exercise and meditation to eating foods with perceived mood-enhancing benefits.
As consumers return to more active lifestyles, convenient products with functional ingredients that boost energy, enhance cognitive performance, and regulate mood are gaining prominence.
5PURPOSEFUL INDULGENCE IS THE NEW “PERMISSIBLE
INDULGENCE”
During the pandemic, many people allowed themselves permission to eat indulgent food and beverages as a form of
self-care. In fact, 56 per cent of global consumers have purchased comfort food regularly because of Covid.
Consumers are recognising as long as these are purposeful – and not impulsive – choices, indulgence has a role in a positive relationship with food.
ADM projects new opportunities for beverages, snacks and confectionery products that deliver functional benefits with delicious flavour.
Lin says consumer focus on sustaining health and wellness through nutrition may likely become an enduring behavioural change, even after the global pandemic is over.
For ADM, it means working with food and beverage companies to develop customised solutions to meet evolving consumer needs for healthier living. ✷
“ Consumers are recognising as long as these are purposeful – and not impulsive – choices, indulgence has a role in a positive relationship with food.”
TRENDS FORECAST 2022
BELOW: Mrs Toddy’s Tonics contain functional ingredients to support immunity, mood, and brain function.
BELOW LEFT: McCain’s Abundance frozen meals are targeted at Millennials looking for healthy and convenient frozen meal choices.
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