Trends and Insights

This annual pledge to follow a vegan diet for the month of January spotlights growing consumer interest in plant-based eating. Find out more about the trend and learn how to create exciting meatless menu options for January and beyond.

Reducing waste that goes to landfill is good business—and improves your brand image. Learn how Nestlé has achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill in its manufacturing facilities and operations and how you can too.

Plant-based meat alternatives have come a long way from veggie burgers. The new choices offer satisfying flavor on par with the real thing. Read about the future of this trend, here.

Plant-based foods are hugely popular. Get ahead of the wave and feature vegan dishes—no animal products whatsoever. Its trend line is up 97% in the past four years!

Great cocoa is important to Nestlé, as is the welfare of our small suppliers internationally.

As part of our Creating Shared Value approach, Nestlé USA is committed to hiring American veterans. Read about how that supports them and strengthens the company.

Produce-based cooking is fast gaining popularity. Get in on the trend, and find new ways to deliver extra flavor and craveability from plant-based recipes. 

Patrons are consuming more fruits and vegetables—but haven’t abandoned meat. They’re called “flexitarians.” Learn how to appeal to this taste trend with craveable, delicious menu items that focus on plant-forward foods.

Meatless sandwiches always appeal. Grilled Cheese is an obvious example. But patrons are asking for other options like avocado, falafel, and soy steak.

Fresh and global flavors in bowl-based cuisines

Juices and fruit-flavored beverages go all-natural.