Food Industry Updates

• AI’s growing role in purchasing decisions
  Nearly one-third of US shoppers report using some form of AI tools while shopping.
• The trends driving Conagra’s snack innovation agenda
  Bold flavors, functional benefits and permissible indulgence among the company’s top snack trends for 2026.
• Packaged bread category chases new occasions
  Sluggish growth lingers amid evolving consumer behaviors.
• Grocery trends for 2027
  Global flavors, wellness and functionality lead next year’s supermarket innovations.