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FMCG Gurus – Top Ten Trends for 2026 – Global Report

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FMCG Gurus – Top Ten Trends for 2026 – Global Report

 Geographies: Global  Industries: Top Trends, Trend Resources  Published Date: 2025

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FMCG Gurus – Top Ten Trends for 2026 – Global Report

Report Description:

Stay ahead of the curve with FMCG Gurus’ Top Ten Trends for 2026, the essential global report revealing the key forces set to shape consumer behavior in the year ahead. Drawing on extensive global research, this report explores how evolving attitudes toward wellness, value, technology, and sustainability will continue to influence purchase decisions across food, drink, and supplements. From the emotional balancing act of Unbalanced Harmony to the science-driven confidence of Backed by Evidence, each trend highlights how consumer priorities are evolving and where new opportunities for innovation lie. Featuring actionable insights, data-backed recommendations, and our exclusive Trend Wheel, this report empowers brands to anticipate change, adapt strategies, and connect with consumers in meaningful ways throughout 2026 and beyond.

This report will look at the following areas:

  • Global overview of the ten defining consumer trends for 2026.
  • Consumer motivations and evolving mindsets.
  • Category-specific implications across food, drink, and supplements.
  • Strategic opportunities and innovation pathways.
  • Brand actions and recommendations for long-term growth.

FMCG Gurus – Top Ten Trends for 2026 – Global Report

Report Description:

Stay ahead of the curve with FMCG Gurus’ Top Ten Trends for 2026, the essential global report revealing the key forces set to shape consumer behavior in the year ahead. Drawing on extensive global research, this report explores how evolving attitudes toward wellness, value, technology, and sustainability will continue to influence purchase decisions across food, drink, and supplements. From the emotional balancing act of Unbalanced Harmony to the science-driven confidence of Backed by Evidence, each trend highlights how consumer priorities are evolving and where new opportunities for innovation lie. Featuring actionable insights, data-backed recommendations, and our exclusive Trend Wheel, this report empowers brands to anticipate change, adapt strategies, and connect with consumers in meaningful ways throughout 2026 and beyond.

This report will look at the following areas:

  • Global overview of the ten defining consumer trends for 2026.
  • Consumer motivations and evolving mindsets.
  • Category-specific implications across food, drink, and supplements.
  • Strategic opportunities and innovation pathways.
  • Brand actions and recommendations for long-term growth.

How This Report Can Benefit the Industry:

  • Food & Drink: Identify evolving taste, value, and wellness expectations to drive NPD and communication strategies.
  • Supplements: Align science-led innovation with consumer trust, efficacy, and holistic health priorities.

Files included in this report:

  • FMCG-Gurus-Top-Ten-Trends-for-2026-Global-Report.pdf
  • FMCG-Gurus-Top-Ten-Trends-for-2026-Global-Report.pptx
  • If you are a user, click here to login and download the report.

Report Agenda and Insights available:

Trend 1: Unbalanced Harmony
  • [EMO174] Do you ever have feelings of worry about the following? Please select all that apply - 2024
  • [EMO864] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Please select the answer that best fits - 2024
Trend 2: The GLP-1 Effect
  • [FS893] Do you feel that your household has adequate financial savings? - 2022, 2025
  • [FS257] Are you concerned about rising living costs in the country that you live? - 2022, 2025
  • [WM925] How has your weight changed in the last twelve months? - 2021, 2019, 2018, 2023, 2025
  • [WM922] Are you currently on a diet specifically to lose weight? - 2021, 2019, 2018, 2023, 2025
  • [WLM985] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [WLM985] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Please select all that apply - 2025
Trend 3: Wellness Reclaimed
  • [SNA028] What type of snack do you prefer overall? Please select all that apply - 2023, 2025
  • [WLM681] Would you be interested to buy a food or beverage that stimulates your GLP-1 hormones in a natural way? - 2025
  • [HH910] Overall, what are your biggest health concerns? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [AN358] In the last two years, have you tried to do any of the following? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [EMO174] Do you ever have feelings of worry about the following? Please select all that apply - 2024
  • [EMO174] Do you ever have feelings of worry about the following? Please select all that apply - 2024
Trend 4: Proof Over Promise
  • [AN314] What challenges do you feel exist when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [AN314] What challenges do you feel exist when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [AN314] What challenges do you feel exist when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [SU589] Are you concerned about any of the following? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2019, 2024
  • [AAI406] What do you think causes food allergies/intolerances? Please select all that apply - 2024
  • [UPF532] How honest do you think food and drink brands are about how products are processed? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [CN038] Are you concerned about “hidden” ingredients in food and drink that is disguised via complex labeling? - 2021, 2023, 2025
Trend 5: Tempted by Taste
  • [UPF039] How healthy do you think the following type of processing is within the food and drink industry? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [UPF288] What health concerns do you associated with Ultra processed (UPF) food and drink? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [FCT734] Why do these flavors appeal to you? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [FCT437] How appealing are traditional/nostalgic flavors? By traditional flavors we mean flavors that remind you of the past - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [SNA373] What is important when turning to snacks for comfort purposes? Please select all that apply - 2023, 2025
  • [SNA819] How often do you turn to snacks for comfort eating purposes? - 2023, 2025
Trend 6: Purposely Resourceful
  • [FS444] How has your spending in foodservice outlets changed in the six months? Please select the answer that best fits - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [SNA837] To what extent do you agree with the following statement "Over the next twelve months, I will seek out more premium snacks to compensate for reduced spending in other areas" - 2023, 2025
  • [SNA837] To what extent do you agree with the following statement "Over the next twelve months, I will seek out more premium snacks to compensate for reduced spending in other areas" - 2023, 2025
  • [SU463] What changes have you made? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2019, 2024
  • [SU860] Have you changed your diet in the last two years in order to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle? - 2022, 2020, 2019, 2024
  • [SU001] Have you done any of the following in the last two years? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2019, 2024
Trend 7: Next Gen Focus
  • [CN602] We would now like you to think about the following product claims. Typically, how influential are these claims when choosing what food and drink to buy? Please select the answer that best fits - 2021, 2020, 2019, 2023, 2025
  • [PSN096] How do you monitor your diet? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2024
  • [PSN979] To what extent do you agree with the following statement? “I am interested in food and drink products that are customized to meet my individual nutritional needs” - 2020, 2024
  • [PSN244] Do you think that Artificial Intelligence can play a positive role in health and wellness maintenance and improvement? - 2024
  • [AN358] In the last two years, have you tried to do any of the following? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
Trend 8: Inflation Fallout
  • [EC447] Do you follow food and drink brands via social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok? - 2022, 2025
  • [FCT854] Why do you like limited edition flavors? - 2025
  • [AN033] How frequently do you consume an indulgent treat? - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [AN779] To what extent do you agree with the statement "It is ok to consume an indulgent treat occasionally as part of a healthy diet" - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [FCT831] Why do you like new and unusual/exotic flavors? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [FCT768] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “I like food and drink products with new and unusual/exotic flavors” - 2022, 2020, 2025
Trend 9: Powered by Simplicity
  • [SNA554] What do you think makes a snack more premium/higher quality? Please select all that apply - 2023, 2025
  • [FS979] What do you think makes a foodservice outlet premium? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [AN314] What challenges do you feel exist when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2023
  • [NS637] Have you taken any of the following steps in the last two years to improve your health? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [SNA871] Please read the following definition "manufactured nutrient dense snacks are those where snacks that are not naturally high in health boosting ingredients have had them added in by the brand". How appealing do such snacks sound? - 2023, 2025
  • [NS888] You state that you have taken nutritional supplements in the last two years. What factors are important when choosing what supplements to use? Please select all that apply - 2024
Trend 10: Backed by Evidence
  • [EMO615] What steps have you taken? Please select all that apply - 2024
  • [IMU670] Are you concerned about the amount of time you spend indoors on technological devices such as televisions and gaming consoles? - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [EMO757] Have you taken any steps in the last twelve months to improve your emotional health? - 2024
  • [CN200] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [CN200] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [SN839] How would you describe your usage of sports nutrition products? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [SN188] Have you purchased any of the following in the last six months? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2023, 2025
  • [SN624] Are you concerned that rising prices will impact your purchasing/consumption habits? - 2023, 2025

Files included in this report:

  • FMCG-Gurus-Top-Ten-Trends-for-2026-Global-Report.pdf
  • FMCG-Gurus-Top-Ten-Trends-for-2026-Global-Report.pptx
  • If you are a user, click here to login and download the report.