109: Nourishing our new way of life – how consumer food and drink preferences are evolving

<div>Our world is changing in ways we never imagined. The way we live, work, socialise and entertain ourselves has evolved. During the pandemic, we have collectively experienced life-changing events and circumstances that have caused us to recalibrate and adapt. Whether it’s communicating virtually, working remotely, staying indoors or washing our hands, signs of this new way of life are abundant. Givaudan have conducted in-depth consumer research to find out how their preferences in food and beverages have evolved in recent times – and what this means for our customers. Will these consumer food and drink preferences change for the long-term following the impact of the pandemic?</div> <blockquote> <br> “44% of our Europe, Africa and Middle East consumers have changed their food and beverage consumption since March 2020”</blockquote><div> <br> This episode of the Table Talk Podcast aims to answer that question, in partnership with Givaudan, the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. A recent Givaudan consumer survey of over 5,000 consumers across Europe, Africa and the Middle East identified four major trends in food and beverage consumption.<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>Safe, secure and sustainable</li> <li>Gourmet experiences at home</li> <li>Balancing health with treating yourself</li> <li>Value for money</li> </ul> <div>Find out how consumer attitudes will influence innovation in food and beverages with our panel featuring Basak Oker, Head of Consumer &amp; Sensory Insights Europe, Danielle Van Hees, Category Manager for snacks Europe, Marta Kusnierz, Category Manager for Sweet Goods and Dairy Europe, Nely Vlasblom, Product Manager for Beverages Europe, and Virginie Philippe, Category Manager for Culinary Europe.</div> <div> <br> To find out more about Givaudan’s research, <a href="https://www.givaudan.com/specials/taste-wellbeing/nourishing-new-way-of-life">click here</a> </div> <div><strong><br> About our panel</strong></div> <div><strong><br> Basak Oker, Head of Consumer Sensory Insights, Eu