Welcome to the Culinary Tides’ monthly Culinary Compass, where we chart the course of the food industry’s latest trends, data, and developments. Each month, we’ll be sharing our top research picks, breaking news, and favorite industry insights, alongside all the latest from Culinary Tides, Inc.—including trend insight research, upcoming speaking events, and expert navigation advice. We are excited to bring you these curated highlights and exclusive content, designed to keep you ahead of the curve in our ever-evolving industry.
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Anchored Insight: Research
GWI: Research shows 65% of marketers overestimate brand love, while under 25% of consumers cite it for repeat purchases; convenience and “soft benefits” drive loyalty, as 30% seek exclusives and 37% reject overt AI marketing.
Technomic: Prepared food purchases driven by value and quality: 36% cite value, 33% dine-in taste, and 90% prioritize leak-proof packaging, supporting projected 15% growth in grocery prepared foods.
Regulatory Ripples: Government Updates
USA: The U.S. removed tariffs on 200+ fruit and juice imports effective November 13, 2025, lowering costs, reshaping sourcing, and strengthening Latin American suppliers’ access to U.S. markets.
USA: U.S. House bill seeks repeal of Section 781 hemp definition, affecting hemp-derived cannabinoid products across food, beverage, and supplements by removing THC limits effective 2026.
The Best of Future Bites: Conference Insights
What were the most interesting and exciting trend topics from recent conferences? Take a quick educational break from your day and enjoy this 5-minute look at a trend that impacts the food industry.
Culinary Horizons: Decoding Bakery Flavor Patterns for Tomorrow’s Menu & Shelves (Click below to watch)
Anchored Insight: Tech Launches
Culinary Tides in the News
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- Trend thoughts: Reconsidering, redefining what it means for a food to be hot – supermarketperimeter.com
- Straight up with a twist: A cocktail’s reality check – fastcasual.com
- Introducing the TRENDS Signal Map for Strategic Intelligence – SCIP I_MAG
- Apple Pie Spice: The sequel no one saw coming (except us) – fastcasual.com
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