The pet care industry has experienced huge surges in sales within the last few years, fueled by the pandemic and changing consumer attitudes. CBD, insect protein and sustainable packaging are just a few of the trends emerging in this sector. Tune in to "Connect the Dots" to hear about these…

E-commerce fulfillment is faster than ever, boosted significantly by the pandemic. Ultrafast "quick  commerce" firms can even get same-day deliveries to your door in under 15 minutes in some places, thanks to so-called "dark stores." But what is a dark store, and what innovations will be needed to prop up this e-commerce…

It may only be the start of October, but industry officials are strongly recommending that consumers worldwide start their holiday shopping now amid production slowdowns due to the pandemic and delays at shipping ports. Industry Intel’s Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here To…

The Industry Intelligence research team is taking you on a tour of sustainable fashion around the world. Material scientists are strutting their stuff with cutting edge biotechnology that not only makes you look glamorous but will help you give back to Mother Earth. Script by Jason Nuckolls and Yee-Wah Chow.…

Ghost kitchens have become one of the biggest restaurant industry trends to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, as they allow restaurants to build delivery capacity or explore a new area without opening an actual restaurant. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please…

Scientists are re-engineering everyday items with cellulose wood fibers because just being "recyclable" isn't enough — the dirty secret is that most things put into recycling bins aren't recycled anyway, so true sustainability has to start in the design phase, long before anything hits the bin. And old-fashioned trees are…

As consumers embrace sustainability globally, they’re eyeing the environmental footprints of the products they use, demanding plant-based ingredients and even scrutinizing how those ingredients are grown. The key to sustainable sourcing may be found in regenerative agriculture. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing,…

The U.S. online shopping industry has seen accelerated growth since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and is on track to become a trillion-dollar industry in 2022. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here To arm yourself with the latest market intelligence…

Thanks to the work of scientists across a range of disciplines, undrinkable water can be converted to a potable thirst quencher. Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here The full script of this podcast can be accessed here To arm yourself with the latest market…

The U.S. online shopping industry has seen accelerated growth since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and is on track to become a trillion-dollar industry in 2022. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here To arm yourself with the latest market intelligence…

Thanks to the wonders of bioscience, a lot of planet-friendly products that look and feel like plastics can now be made from common edible ingredients. Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here The full script of this podcast can be accessed here To arm yourself…

The global food and beverage industry is now looking at paper bottles as the next potential environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. Industry Intelligence’s Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich has more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here To arm yourself with the latest market intelligence in bioeconomy, please contact us…

Dead trees have living potential locked inside their dead wood, and we've found new ways to get it out and put it to use in our lumber-hungry world. Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here The full script of this podcast can be accessed…

Major fast-food chains are putting more emphasis on menu items containing chicken. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains why. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here. To arm yourself with the latest market intelligence, please contact us at [email protected]. Ask us about integrating market intelligence services into Microsoft…

Handling waste is a dirty business. But scientists around the world are finding ways to turn common household trash into clean fuel. What kind of planet-friendly fuel products have they created? Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here The full script of this podcast…

Synthetic biologists are playing the role of designers to shape the future of sustainable living using DNA, gene editing, plant extracts and microorganisms. What kind of innovative products have they created already? Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here The full script of this…

Restaurants across the U.S. are launching smaller concept stores amid the rise in popularity of such services as delivery and digital ordering, as well as continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich has more. If the audio isn't playing automatically, click here.

For the past few years, food and beverage companies have branched out into acquiring niche brands and creating novel flavors as a major part of their business strategy. However, the coronavirus pandemic has forced these companies to abandon this strategy and look to cut the brands that aren’t performing well.…

All things considered, August was a pretty good month. Retail sales went up. Americans were spending generously on remodeling and home decoration, among other things. Overall US unemployment rate continued to improve. But will the big spenders keep on spending? Please tune in to learn more. If the audio isn't automatically…

Contactless technology and services are increasing in popularity across various industries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich has more.  If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here. Industry Intelligence can help YOU better address your own industry challenges. To arm yourself with the latest market intelligence,…

Up to 85% of independent restaurants in the US will close by the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. In the process, major restaurant chains are snatching up the real estate left behind by these smaller establishments and adding their own…

If you’ve been paying attention to the market news lately, you probably notice that, since economies started reopening, residential real estate has been making a strong comeback. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new home sales in June increased a healthy 7% from a year ago and exceeded all of…

More parents are focusing their back-to-school shopping on technology such as laptops, tablets and smartphones—and less on traditional supplies such as pens, pencils, paper and notebooks—as remote learning becomes an increasingly likely reality during the coronavirus pandemic. Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich explains. If the audio isn't automatically playing,…

Fast-food companies reported large declines in net profit in the second quarter amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s reason for the industry to be optimistic about its long-term prospects, says Industry Intelligence Consumer Products Analyst Nevin Barich. If the audio isn't automatically playing, please click here. Interested in more…