Global Scans · NPD · Weekly Summary

• There is widespread consensus among other retail forecasters, like Deloitte, Mastercard, NPD, and AlixPartner, that the tailwinds of strong consumer demand will push retail to unprecedented heights in 2021. Forbes
• Lighter and naturally refreshing flavours, such as protein-enriched elderflower and cucumber-flavored beverages are expected to propel future flavour NPD. CNS Media
• AI can accelerate NPD, but sustainable protein needs better data infrastructure to predict key consumer aspects like taste and texture. CNS Media

Last updated: 13 September 2026