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Food, Beverage & Hospitality

US Natural Food Trends 2017-18

'Clean' products packed with flavour and nutrition ruled at Natural Products Expo East, held from September 14-16 in Baltimore. Vegan-friendly diners and millennial parents emerged as key target consumers for natural brands.

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28 Sep 2017
BY: Marian Berelowitz
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