8 Grocery Industry Trends to Watch in 2026

8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2026

Experts say shifting food consumption by GLP-1 users, multicultural cuisine and a selective approach to innovation will drive retailers’ decisions this year.

The Biggest Trends Shaping Grocery in 2026 - Food Trade News & Food World

by Food Trade News Team.  Even the biggest trends come and go. In fact the only constant is change. The previous year was tumultuous and confounding. Few would have imagined the speed of the impact of AI in countless industries, including grocery.  Trends are like a storm system. Some move quickly like an Alberta Clipper – blink and you’ll miss it. While others are like a cold front, lingering for far longer than conceived possible.  With the br…