The uncertainty of this past year has led to an increase in in-home consumption. While consumers cannot travel, they still want to try new things, while at the same time, obtaining a feeling of comfort in traditional offerings. To that end, Kalsec, a supplier of natural spice and herb flavour extracts and natural colours in the US, has collated what various analysts and companies predict will be the top trends of 2021. These top trends include functional food and beverages, with almost one-third of consumers using these products daily as a result of the pandemic. "What we expect food and beverages to incorporate more in 2021 is those with a focus on mental health and mood modifying ingredients. We also expect repositioning around food and beverages that are not always deemed healthy, the company says.
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