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A close up of saffron in a white bowl surrounded by purple crocus flowers for an ingredient article about fine fragrances
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

OPULENT SAFFRON MAKING A COMEBACK

With the growth of the beauty industry in the Middle East there have been a slew of spicy, oriental and woody fragrance directions emerging, some

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A close up of a shovel in dirt with a few green sprouts for an ingredient article about how dirt as a concept has inspired new products
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

EAT DIRT

As children, we constantly put dirt in our mouth and as adults we are going back to our roots and now we “eat dirt” as

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Close up of three silver spoons with edible yellow, red and blue beads for a multi-sensory article about molecular gastronomy
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SENSORY SENSATIONS

The multi-sensory trend is here to stay as new and interesting concepts, products and restaurants are introduced to create sensory sensations for consumers. In the

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A door welcome mat with the word home on it for a lifestyle trend article about delivery and subscription-based products and services
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

AT YOUR DOORSTEP – SUBSCRIPTIONS

In today’s busy environment convenience is in ever higher demand. Delivery and subscription-based products and services are the newest retail answer to consumers’ needs for

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A close up of a Tiki cocktail with orange slices and mint for a lifestyle trend article on Tiki themed products and services
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

TIKI TIME

Although it is officially Spring, you wouldn’t know it with the cold front and snowy weather we’ve recently been having. However, as Spring and Summertime

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A close up of a glass of seltzer with lime for a flavor article about food and beverages spiked with alcohol
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SPIKED WITH ALCOHOL

The trend towards consumer products that are spiked with alcohol is apparent in the marketplace. Some of these products such as Four Loko are creating

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Rainbow colored lipsticks in silver applicators for a multi-sensory article about color changing cosmetics and flavor changing products
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCES

The multi-sensory trend is a reoccurring theme. In the last two years, Trendincite examined this exciting topic with Multi-Sensorial Products – You Fill Up My

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Illustrations of Alice in Wonderland themes including tea cups, tea pot, cards, lock and key and pocket watch for a lifestyle trends article about adult fairytales and fantastical products
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

FAIRYTALES & FANTASIES

Regardless of our age, fairytales and princess fantasies stay with us. Disney is a master marketer of fairytales and has been successfully fueling the market

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A close up of a woman's hand with a soap bubble for a health and wellness article about antibacterial and sanitizing products
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

CLEAN SWEEP – BACTERIA & GERMS

It’s flu season and with the H1N1 (Swine Flu) pandemic on the rise there is a heightened awareness about germs, bacteria, and being clean. The

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A shopping cart filled with a variety of colored nail polish for an article about new nail care applications and technology
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

PERFECTLY POLISHED NAIL CARE

Nail care is traditionally a quiet category driven by seasonal nail polish color launches and quick drying formulas. However, there has been a surge of

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A close up of a hand in a purple glove holding five blood vials with purple caps for an ingredient trend article on blood themed consumer products
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

WHAT’S YOUR BLOOD TYPE?

Entertainment based on vampires, products incorporating the word “blood,” and products based on consumers’ blood types are gaining popularity. Movies, books, and websites based on

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Old clear and amber apothecary jars on three shelves for a health and wellness article about apothecary themed products
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

APOTHECARY

Apothecary – “a place for the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical herbs, elixirs, and potions” and/or “a pharmacy or

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A white and black photo of a doctor's office with ENT equipment for a health and wellness article about clinical strength and doctor-developed products
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

WHAT’S UP DOC? DOCTOR-DEVELOPED PRODUCTS

Clinical strength and doctor-developed products driven by technology and ingredients are the latest craze. High-end skin care, antiperspirant/deodorants, children’s products, and ready-to-drink beverages are a

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An empty gold grocery cart in front of a refrigerated section for a flavor trends article about new food and beverages
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

FOOD & BEVERAGE BUZZ

The food and beverage marketplace is crowded and manufacturers and consumers alike are looking for unique food and beverages.  Artisan ice creams, designer packaging, and

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A Caucasian pregnant woman holding white baby onesie for an article about products and services for new and expecting moms
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MAMMA MIA – EXPECTING PARENTS

Life used to be less complicated. Expecting parents had few choices for children’s products and brands. Today there is a plethora of services and products

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Thirteen sparkling white diamonds for an article about luxury accessories and beauty care products
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

DRIPPING WITH DIAMONDS

They say “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but diamonds are appearing in more than just jewelry, and aren’t just for women. From luxury accessories

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Close up of rainbow colored clothespins for a design and packaging article about form and function
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

FORM & FUNCTION

Form and function are important elements used in design. Both the Museum of Modern Art and Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum exhibit and sell everyday functional

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Two rows of six gold bars stacked for an ingredient article about how gold is used to communicate luxury
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

GOLD MINE – AFFORDABLE LUXURY

In the midst of a recession, consumers are trading up for premium products. They are gravitating towards affordable luxuries, products that provide a higher level

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A white paper to go coffee cup with a corrugated wrap and black lid for an article about convenient products and services
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

ON THE RUN

Because of today’s busy and hectic lifestyles, consumers are on the run and continually searching for convenient products and services to make life easier. In

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Tailor's white and blue chalk with tape measure for a lifestyle trend article about custom made, bespoke and personalized beauty, food and fashion products
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MADE-TO-ORDER

Bespoke, Customized, and Made-to-Order are not new concepts, but they are being interpreted in new ways. At one time, customized products and services were elite

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A woman's hand holding a green globe with wet green leaves for an ingredient article about sustainability and eco-friendly materials in design, fashion and beauty
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MOTHER NATURE – BIODEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS

“Green” is the hot topic on everyone’s list. We’ve seen green, eco-friendly products and services introduced in a myriad of industries. There are emerging, environmentally

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A pile of raw fruits and vegetables including carrots, raspberries, yellow tomato, rosemary, leafy greens and walnuts for a raw food article
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

LIVING RAW

Organic. Natural. Green. Why not add “raw” and  “living” to the list of marketing buzzwords?  Consuming “raw” or “living” food is in vogue as consumers

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