Food & Beverage

Cultural Authenticity in Food Trends for Long-Term Product Success

Cultural Authenticity in Food Trends for Long-Term Product Success 150 150 thinkdm2
Viral food trends like Dubai chocolate and matcha are everywhere. Learn why cultural authenticity, not speed, drives long-term brand success. read more

She’s Not Walking Away From Packaged Food. She’s Reclaiming Her Kitchen.

She’s Not Walking Away From Packaged Food. She’s Reclaiming Her Kitchen. 150 150 thinkdm2
New research reveals that homesteaders aren’t abandoning packaged food. They’re reclaiming control, trust, and authority in their kitchens. Learn what CPG brands should do next. read more

What IFT Reveals About Food Innovation Trends in 2026

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New insights from IFT 2026 on food innovation, including GLP-1 impact, protein trends, AI in product development, snackification, and the role of consumer insights. read more

Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Market Research

Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Market Research 150 150 thinkdm2
Key takeaways from IIEX Europe 2026: why trust now outweighs AI features, data quality beats model choice, and human judgement still leads insights. read more

Movement or Fad? Keren Novack’s Question for CPG Brands

Movement or Fad? Keren Novack’s Question for CPG Brands 150 150 thinkdm2
In her first piece for the Forbes Business Council, Curion President Keren Novack breaks down how CPG brands can tell a real movement from a fad. read more

Why Rapid Prototyping Product Testing Is Replacing the Traditional Development Cycle

Why Rapid Prototyping Product Testing Is Replacing the Traditional Development Cycle 150 150 thinkdm2
Rapid prototyping product testing compresses months of consumer feedback into four days so your team can validate, refine, and launch with confidence before your competitor does. read more

Food & Drink Conference 2026: What Matters Now, What’s Next, and How Brands Win

Food & Drink Conference 2026: What Matters Now, What’s Next, and How Brands Win 150 150 thinkdm2
Key takeaways from the 2026 Food & Drink Conference in London, covering GLP-1’s impact on food, the alcohol-free shift, protein and fiber trends, and what brands must do to win with today’s more selective consumer. read more

AI in Product Research: Are You Getting Better Answers, or Just Faster Ones?

AI in Product Research: Are You Getting Better Answers, or Just Faster Ones? 873 572 thinkdm2
AI in product research is moving fast. But faster isn’t the same as better. Learn the real gap between speed and answers, and what it means for your next product decision. read more

A Turning Point for Human-Centered Consumer Insights at IIEX

A Turning Point for Human-Centered Consumer Insights at IIEX 2560 1947 thinkdm2
Human-centered consumer insights took center stage at IIEX North America 2026, where brands like PepsiCo, Estée Lauder, and Rivian showcased how behavioral research, contextual design, and responsible AI are reshaping the future of product and market research. read more

Branded vs. Private Label: What 2,345 Consumers Said About Switching

Branded vs. Private Label: What 2,345 Consumers Said About Switching 1488 993 thinkdm2
Private label is winning more shelf space. Here’s what 2,345 consumers said about branded vs. private label, and what your product must do to hold its ground. read more