From globally inspired spice kits to clean-label, protein-forward snacks that serve the GLP-1 shopper, the ECRM 2025 Fall Food Sessions showcased a marketplace hungry for innovation. Read on for the mindset shift that was everywhere on the ECRM floor, plus top 20 trends.

Wildwonder is the maker of functional beverages for gut health.

As the market for good-for-you grow, brands are exploring ways to provide more functionality to foods and beverages. 

Organic India has released caffeine-free herbal lattes.

Modern consumers, especially young adults, are hungry for food and beverages that not only provide nutrition but also help support their sleep, elevate mood, and help manage stress.

Circana reviewed the food and beverage categories and predicted deli and beverages to be winners in 2024.

GUNNA has released a new range of Immune Boosting Lemonades, that are available in Tropical Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade and Twisted Lemonade. 

The global functional drinks market size was estimated to be worth $204.8 billion in 2022, expected to achieve a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030.

Earlier this year, the natural products industry gathered in Anaheim, CA, for the largest trade show in the naturals space, Natural Products Expo West. From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.