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Personalization. Mindful Indulgence. Sustainability.

Innovation’s criticality to success in food and nutrition has never been greater. The changes wrought by the pandemic have accelerated long-brewing trends like sustainability and delivery innovation and transformed consumer preferences like mindful indulgence and alternative proteins irrevocably.

As the industry finds its footing in this post-acceleration world, sector leaders look to transformative technologies and solutions to respond, adapt and grow.

At FutureBridge, our Food and Nutrition practice uses its extensive experience to solve your complex business challenges. We help you identify and thrive from transformation, develop and embrace new tech, and create and capitalize on new opportunities.

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Balancing Cravings and Wellness in Indulgent Snacking
The snacking landscape in 2024 is evolving as consumers seek indulgent snacking experiences that balance health-conscious choices. The growing demand for “healthy indulgence in snacking” is shaping new innovations, with innovative foods that offer rich flavors and...

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Redefining Healthy Indulgence: Future of Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery
Executive Summary Consumers worldwide indulge in treats such as sweet biscuits, cookies, cakes, pastries, and chocolate confectionery, enjoying them regularly throughout the week. Nearly 59% of these consumers identify as “snack adventurers,” eager to...

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Prioritizing and Personalizing Gut Health in Pet Nutrition

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Executive Summary The gut health segment in pet nutrition is rapidly becoming a critical focus for pet food innovators. Several key...

Driving Innovation: How FutureBridge Guided Client’s Functional Pet Food Portfolio Growth

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  Quick Overview The client, a leading global pet food manufacturer, sought to undertake a comprehensive opportunity assessment to...

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Fussy Infants and Nutrition Delivery

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The challenge of fussy eating among children has become a daily struggle for 9 in 10 British parents, compounded by global malnutrition...

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Waste Not, Pack Again

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The packaging industry is poised for a sustainable revolution by shifting focus from recycling to utilizing waste materials in production....

Food and Nutrition Platform | Purpose-built for the food and nutrition value chain

The FutureBridge Food & Nutrition Platform promises a constant stream of intelligence providing a macro-to-micro view of the industry, comprehensive trend analytics, tracking competitor and startup activities and revealing emerging concepts alongside innovation and business opportunities.

Equipped with early signals of innovation on ingredients and technologies in strategic growth fields, it enables precise decision-making, propelling your business towards accelerated and sustained growth for food and nutrition brands.

 

Transform your Business. Build the Future.

F&N Platform

Food and Nutrition Platform | Purpose-built for the food and nutrition value chain

The FutureBridge Food & Nutrition Platform promises a constant stream of intelligence providing a macro-to-micro view of the industry, comprehensive trend analytics, tracking competitor and startup activities and revealing emerging concepts alongside innovation and business opportunities.

Equipped with early signals of innovation on ingredients and technologies in strategic growth fields, it enables precise decision-making, propelling your business towards accelerated and sustained growth for food and nutrition brands.

 

Transform your Business. Build the Future.

Strategic Growth Fields

A convergence of consumer trends, industry transformations, and exponential technologies creates a pool of opportunities

Reduction & Reformulation

  • Sugar, salt & fat reduction
  • Clean label
  • Functional healthy ingredients
  • Alternative proteins

Nutrition & Wellness

  • Pro/Pre/Syn-biotics
  • Specialized nutrition
  • Changing diet preferences
  • Personalization

Packaging & Delivery Innovation

  • Convenient & interactive packaging
  • New business models & demand moments
  • Connected packaging & traceability
  • Waste reduction & valorization

Sustainable Value Networks

  • Sustainable sourcing
  • Process innovation & digitalization
  • Advanced sustainable agriculture
  • Industrial manufacturing innovations
Exponential Digital Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence 85% 85%
  • Synthetic Biology 90% 90%
  • Drones & Robotics 83% 83%
  • Blockchain 94% 94%
  • Immersive Technologies 85% 85%
  • Internet of Things 87% 87%

Industry Participants

We help industry leaders keep pace with critical issues across their value network

Our Solutions

Our solutions combine a unique blend of research, consulting, and hyper-intelligence platform for deep insights
With our techno-commercial acumen, we unearth growth opportunities, connect technologies with markets and deliver business impact

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Foresight & Weak Signals
Key Industry Trends & Exponential Technologies
Technology Landscape & Deep Dive
Markets & Regulations Assessment
Technology Roadmaps & Horizon Planning
Business Disruption Monitoring & Opportunity Rada
Solutions Scouting & Benchmarking
Technology, Market & Business Model Evaluation
Innovation Pipeline Development
Partner & Supplier Identification & Assessment
Business Continuity: Key Data, Competitive Positioning, and Customer Analysis
Partner/Supplier Collaboration & M&A Support
Meeting facilitation with potential partners/suppliers Strategic fitment assessment Deal facilitation
Technology Commercialization
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How can I be faster and more dynamic in product development?
What can I learn from other industries in sustainability?
When can digital technologies give me an advantage?
Where will suitable and lucrative unmet needs be?
What are my competitors planning to do?
Where will regulations close or open my markets for future opportunities?
How do I find new market segments?
Which product innovation concepts can disrupt my business?
What are the capabilities of start-ups in my industry?
How do I find good M&A targets across CASES?
What are future scenarios for my industry?
Early Signals
Technology Landscape, Roadmaps and Scenario Planning
Opportunity Identification
Policy Drivers & Regulations Assessment
Market Potential, Attractiveness & Outlook
Competition Analysis & Benchmarking
New Use Cases and Business Models
Innovation Pipeline Development
Partner/Supplier Collaboration & M&A Support
How can I be faster and more dynamic in product development?
What can I learn from other industries in sustainability?
When can digital technologies give me an advantage?
Where will suitable and lucrative unmet needs be?
What are my competitors planning to do?
Where will regulations close or open my markets for future opportunities?
How do I find new market segments?
Which product innovation concepts can disrupt my business?
What are the capabilities of start-ups in my industry?
How do I find good M&A targets across CASES?
What are future scenarios for my industry?
Early Signals
Technology Landscape, Roadmaps and Scenario Planning
Opportunity Identification
Policy Drivers & Regulations Assessment
Market Potential, Attractiveness & Outlook
Competition Analysis & Benchmarking
New Use Cases and Business Models
Innovation Pipeline Development
Partner/Supplier Collaboration & M&A Support

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Client's Success Stories

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FutureBridge Facilitates Strategic Alliance for Maternal Health Supplement Breakthroughs

Food and Nutrition

Quick overview The client, a multinational food manufacturer specializing in the nutraceutical industry, sought comprehensive...

FutureBridge Helps Client Streamline Sustainable Packaging Choices and Go Green Globally

Food and Nutrition

Quick Overview The client, a global infant nutrition specialist sought to gain a comprehensive market intelligence initiative....