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Close up of red maca root
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

RED MACA ROOT THE “IT” SUPERFOOD

Red Maca is a Peruvian root known for its health properties and it’s the “it” superfood emerging. Yellow/Cream Maca and Black Maca are also other varieties of the root. All

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A mug of amber beer for an article about how beer is healthy for a post-workout recovery beverage
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SINCE WHEN IS BEER HEALTHY?

I’ve heard that red wine and dark chocolate have health attributes because of the ingredient resveratrol found in both. Now it appears that beer is being touted as healthy, particularly for

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Milk print ads for Fairlife Purely Nutritious Milk, Milk Life and Schick Hydro Silk
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MILK ADS GET SPLASHY

Seems like milk print ads are getting splashy. The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) has replaced the National Milk Mustache Got Milk? ads with the Milk Life campaign. The new

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Close up of old stacked books for a multi-sensory article about interactive experiences
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SENSATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES

One of my favorite subjects is multi-sensory products and services. Trendincite examined this compelling topic in various articles: High-Tech Sensory Concepts, Sensory Sensations, Multi-Sensory Experiences, Multi-Sensorial Products – You Fill

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A close up of beer on tap for an article about beer flavored candy
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

CANDY ON TAP – BEER FLAVORS TRICKLE

Trend Alert – seems like beer flavors are trickling into candy. Jelly Belly debuted a non-alcoholic Draft Beer Jelly Bean while ChocOBeer in Europe introduced a line of nine chocolates filled with

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New York City skyline lite up at night for an article about perfumes with NYC city themes
Lifestyle Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

CITY SLICKER – NYC CITY THEMES

Although not a new concept, NYC city themes are inspiring recent fine fragrance launches. Laurice Rahme pioneered the NYC city theme with the launch of the Bond No. 9 brand

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A smoking pipe on a piece of drift for an article on tobacco fragrances and flavors
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SMOKE SIGNALS – TOBACCO INGREDIENT FOCUS

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 43.8 million people in the U.S. smoke cigarettes. Apparently smokers aren’t the only people that enjoy the smell or taste of tobacco.

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Cup of hot tea on a tray with tea leaves that spell out tea for an ingredient article about Earl Grey tea
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

A TOUCH OF EARL GREY TEA

I recently had a cup of cold brewed Earl Grey iced tea from Kee’s Chocolates. Besides the fact that I am caffeine sensitive and was up all night, it inspired

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A "Naming Convention Flash" slide with Jimmy Choo Flash, Olfactive Studio Flashback and Amor Amor In A Flash perfume bottles and the Oddka Electricity Vodka
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

FLASH IN A BOTTLE

In May 2013 I presented Olfactive Trends Quick Peek at Sniffapalooza’s Spring Fling and mentioned “Flash” as the newest naming convention in fine fragrance.  September is quickly approaching and you

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A woman giving herself a manicure with pink glittery nail polish for an article about natural and nontoxic nail polish
Health & Wellness Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

PURE POLISH – NATURAL NAIL CARE

Four years ago Trendincite examined activity in the nail care market. The nail care market has boomed and according to Kline’s report “Professional Nail Care: Global Market,” nail care has

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A variety of gelato flavors for an article about how sorbet and sherbet are inspiring new consumer packaged goods
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

ICE ICE BABY-SORBET & SHERBET INSPIRE

What’s the difference between sorbet and sherbet? Both are made with fruit, water, and sugar, but sherbet contains dairy. These frozen treats are inspiring new spring and summer fragranced and

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Chef preparing vegetables and mushroom on a wooden tree slab for an article about experiential dining
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

HIGH-TECH SENSORY CONCEPTS

The multi-sensory trend isn’t waning anytime soon. New and interesting high-tech sensory concepts, products, and restaurants continue to be introduced. In the last five years, Trendincite examined this enticing topic

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A close up of fresh raw kale for an ingredient article about the superfood vegetable appearing in new products, juices and salads
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

NOT SO KRAZY FOR KALE PRODUCTS

Kale, the new superfood darling, is a cruciferous vegetable member of the cabbage family.  It is appearing in new Kale products such as fresh-squeezed juices, raw salads, prepared foods, and

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A close up of sunchokes aka Jerusalem artichokes for an ingredient article
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

SUNCHOKE WHAT? VEGETABLE ALERT

What exactly is a sunchoke? A sunchoke is most popularly known as a Jerusalem artichoke and is a tuber vegetable. It’s not from Jerusalem, it’s native to North America and

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Two glass mason jars of honey with honey dipper on top for an ingredient article about new fragrance and flavor products
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

BEES KNEES – SWEET HONEY

Sweet honey has long been utilized throughout history in a majority of cultures. Known as a healthful ingredient, honey is most commonly used as a natural sweetener and happens to

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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 of which are specially developed

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A close up of two red and white cartons of movie popcorn for an ingredient article about new popcorn flavors in beverages and desserts
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

WHAT’S POPPIN’? POPCORN FLAVORS

In 2007, popcorn received a bad rap because of its link to lung disease driven by Diacetyl, the ingredient found in microwave popcorn to create the buttery aroma and taste.

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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 the raw, vegan and foraging

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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 last three years, Trendincite examined

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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 immediacy. An exciting twist to

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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 approach, so do our fantasies

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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 a PR buzz and are

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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 Senses and Multi-Sensory Technology –

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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 by offering a myriad of

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A close up of a Stevia plant with leaves for an ingredient article about alternative sweeteners and sugar substitutes in beverages, chewing gum and lip balm
Ingredient Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

LA DOLCE VITA – NEW STEVIA SWEETENER

The latest craze in the food and beverage sector is Stevia, a natural sweetener and common sugar substitute with zero calories. Its origins are from South America and it’s between

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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 public’s concern with germs and

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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 recent activity in nail care

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Ten amber bottles with black squeezable dropper caps to represent fragrance technology for an article about multi-sensorial products
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MULTI-SENSORIAL PRODUCTS – YOU FILL UP MY SENSES

As mentioned in Trendincite’s Multi-Sensory Technology – Sensory Overload article, our society is bombarded with information and stimuli. This multi-sensorial trend, particularly in fragrance and flavor products, continues to evolve.

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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 vampires, blood vessel dilating technology,

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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 drugstore” is making a return.

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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 few recent product examples. Need

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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 added functional benefits are a

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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 available; many that have been

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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 to beauty care products, diamonds

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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 products from furniture to household

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A close up of a woman in a light pink bikini bathing suit applying sun screen to her legs for an article about sun care technology
Design & Packaging Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

FUN IN THE SUN – TECH DRIVEN SUN CARE

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. It’s time to get ready for the great outdoors and to protect our skin from harmful sun rays. Technology drives

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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 of quality, taste, and aspiration

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A pile of stacked newspapers for a multi-sensory article about scented and flavored print media
Fragrance & Flavor Trends
Amy Marks-McGee

MULTI-SENSORY TECHNOLOGY – SENSORY OVERLOAD

Our society is bombarded with information and stimuli; there are so many choices of products and services. To differentiate from other brands, manufacturers are making their products and services multi-sensorial.

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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 response to market demands, companies

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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 and only available to the

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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 friendly and biodegradable ingredients and

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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 continue to embrace healthier lifestyles.

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