Chris Blythe
- Analysis & Features
Four key drivers of food & drink NPD in 2024
‘Feel better’ and ‘right & relevant’ are set to become key drivers of innovation
- Analysis & Features
‘Fish dogs’, potato milk and beer cheese: the highlights from Anuga 2023
A fishy take on the hot dog, insect flour and boozy cheese were among the notable innovations at the biennial trade show
- Comment & Opinion
New York Fancy Food Show 2023: seven emerging trends
Joyful marketing and ‘flavour pearls’ were on the menu, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
- Analysis & Features
New York Fancy Food Show 2022: top 10 emerging food trends
From mushroom crisps to collagen bars, The Brand Nursery director Chris Blythe rounds up the key points of interest
- Comment & Opinion
How are food shopping habits changing during lockdown?
The current crisis has dramatically affected the way we plan and eat our meals, says Chris Blythe, director of The Brand Nursery
- Comment & Opinion
Mindful food shopping has a new meaning - and is more important than ever
Our current, more mindful than ever, habits may stick, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
- Comment & Opinion
Why Veganuary might not be around for much longer
Thousands of Brits will embrace a plant-based diet next month to celebrate Veganuary, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
- Comment & Opinion
Retail must reflect mindful consumer attitudes on food and packaging
Public attitudes towards recycling and the impact of plastics on our planet are increasingly informed, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
- Analysis & Features
10 emerging food & drink trends from the New York Fancy Food Show 2019
Every year, New York’s Fancy Food Show is a showcase for many of the world’s most interesting and innovative food & drink brands. Here, The Brand Nursery director Chris Blythe highlights 10 key trends to watch
- Comment & Opinion
Why recyclable packaging will become a 'must-have' in 2019
Growing consumer awareness could hasten the demise of black plastic, says Chris Blythe, director of The Brand Nursery
- Comment & Opinion
What's new in New York? Top 10 food trends from The Fancy Food Show 2018
The Brand Nursery has been attending the show for a decade now and we’ve developed a keen eye for emerging trends. Here’s what we spotted in 2018
- Analysis & Features
The top 10 new food trends from the Fancy Food Show
The Javits Centre revealed the direction of travel for innovators
- Comment & Opinion
The British are coming. But not just yet
New York’s Fancy Food Show is a prime opportunity for UK food & drink to showcase its wares. But this year’s British presence was underwhelming, says Chris Blythe of The Brand Nursery
- Comment & Opinion
Successful NPD is about core values
It’s important we seek out new ways to expand our brand portfolio, and that we do so in a planned and thoughtful manner
- Analysis & Features
Fancy Food Show 2016: the 10 biggest trends
From ‘jam is back’ to ’new ways with ice cream’ - here’s what you need to know about the top trends exhibited in New York City this year
- Comment & Opinion
Anuga offers new takes on sweetness, size and protein
Chris Blythe of The Brand Nursery rounds up the key trends from this year’s show
- Analysis & Features
Fancy Food Show in New York showcases trending NPD
The Fancy Food Show in New York City is a fantastic showcase of all that is interesting and innovative in gourmet and natural foods
- Comment & Opinion
Science won't reveal the whole truth
In a webinar I joined, Google Glass was presented as more cost-effective eye-tracking than current research technology…