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The world population is set to reach nine billion by 2050 with adults,

particularly seniors, representing the largest demographic. The global drivers propelling the food industry into the 21st century are health, convenience and indulgence. The importance of these drivers is set to increase as consumers become more sophisticated in their eating habits. This months briefing looks at adults modern eating trends in major consuming countries, and marks the significant trends, which will increase their influence throughout 2005 and into 2006.

The contents of this report are as follows:

Major influences on adults eating habits in the 21st century

An ageing population means adult consumers cannot be ignored

Single households: food industry must target the individual

Focus on adults eating habits

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Morning snacks

Afternoon snacks

Evening snacks

The first ingredient: convenient consumption

Eating out is now an inherent eating habit for adults led by convenience as much as pleasure

Eating on-the-go

Targeting lunchtime hunger pangs

The second ingredient: health

The United States: an unhealthy example of adult eating habits

Low carb and GI diets

Allergies

Organic food no longer stipulates sandals and linen shirts

Identifying the organic consumer within the adult population

Company profile: Anytime Food and Drink

Cereal bars

Diet-associated products

Ingredient number three: premiumisation

Ice cream

Snacks

Dairy

Premiumisation of ready meals in France

Ingredient number four: enjoyment & taste

Company profile: Coco a Moi

Future ingredients for the food industry: the growing trend towards ethical eating habits

Fairtrade remains niche but offers huge potential for smaller companies to develop a respected brand

Researching new products for adults: authentic ethnic foods

Authentic cuisine

Future global trends to cater for adult eating habits

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