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Sustainable strategies for today’s market expectations

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MarketPlace’s VP of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation, Nicole Hill, discusses sustainable strategies and the power of sustainability-focused certifications, like Organic and Fair Trade Certified, in driving food, beverage, and supplement purchases with Food Business News. Read the article here.

Global flavors, functional drinks drive US beverage market growth

In an article for SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal, Sr. Brand Strategist Haley Palmer delves into the latest Nextin beverage data to share insights on the flavors and health benefits driving beverage market growth. Read the article to learn how brands can innovate with adaptogens, botanicals, and culturally influenced formats and flavors.

Pet supplement market poised for double-digit growth

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Petfood Industry interviewed a panel of experts to uncover what’s shaping the pet supplement category in 2026 and beyond, from humanization trends to e-commerce dominance and emerging ingredients. Find out what MarketPlace’s Vice President of Strategy and Innovation and others had to say here.

How to tailor functional foods to meet generational needs

Brand Strategist Andrea Bleikamp digs into the latest Nextin research on food and beverage consumers to share with SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal how generational need states should inform product positioning and messaging. Read the insights here.

Top 3 trends in 2026: Pet owners continue to drive focus

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Personalized nutrition is a top pet trend in 2026, and according to Nextin Research™, there are three primary ways pet parents are leaning into customization: condiment-inspired toppers; freeze-dried, functional additions; and meal systems that combine a variety of formats, from kibble to fresh. Find out the other top pet trends from Petfood Industry here.

The 2026 pet economic conundrum: Balancing premiumization, value

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Petfood Industry explores if pet parents are moving from premiumization to value-based purchasing. According to Nextin Research™, pet owners are more likely to reduce their own expenses than cut pet-related costs, but tighter budgets due to current economic conditions could suppress new product trials. Read more here.

How to build a competitive advantage

SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal and MarketPlace’s Research Manager dive into Nextin consumer research to understand the value of aligning sustainability claims with operational practices. Read the article here.