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Global Consumer Close-Up

A worldwide appetite for crossover cuisines, rapidly aging populations, and widespread budgetary concerns are creating new market opportunities for food and beverage companies.

By A. Elizabeth Sloan
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About the Author

E. Liz Sloan

A. Elizabeth Sloan, PhD, a member of IFT and contributing editor of Food Technology, is president, Sloan Trends Inc., Escondido, Calif. (lizsloan@sloantrend.com).

In This Article

  1. Consumer and Marketplace Trends
  2. Global Markets and Trade
  3. Functional Foods
  4. Diet and Health
  5. Culinary and Ingredient Trends
  6. Sustainability

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