"Out are the days of subscriptions, kits and jars of spices. Soon we will see a surge in innovative takes on portion-controlled spice packets and simmer sauces. Customers will be able to have any cuisine — think Korean, Thai or Indian — all in one week cooking with one pan. These flavorful packets can spice up protein, noodles or veggies in a portion-controlled, convenient and simple way. Premium spice packets fit into the developing themes of portion control and one-time use, giving consumers more options with less commitment." — FreshDirect

"In 2019, there will be more tech-enabled local organic offerings developed by vertical farming leaders, like AeroFarms, and many more bio-dynamic processes and growing methods. Although organic penetration has been growing year over year, customers have recently evolved to become more enthusiastic about products with positive environmental impact, regardless of whether they carry formal organic certification." — FreshDirect

"Customers are keen on incorporating more plants into their diets and cauliflower has taken a leading role in the plant-based space. Customers love the cauliflower craze as it's a lower carb vegetable that holds up like a grain and absorbs flavor easily. It can unnoticeably replace starches in many staples, including pizza crust, rice, crackers, pretzels and even tater tots. Keep an eye out for new developments by emerging brands like Caulipower, whose frozen pizza crusts are FoodKick's best seller in the category." — FreshDirect

"Kid snacks will shift in two ways: there will be more nutritional plays on traditional kids' favorites and adult staples will also become more kid-friendly. National players will continue to invest in developing cleaner, kid-friendly snacks and there will be a surge in new innovations like Peek-a-Boo's strawberry ice cream, which features hidden carrots." — FreshDirect

"Vertical farming and its controlled methods will enable new innovations like tropical items sourced locally, as well as out-of-season strains and varietals being grown locally. There will also be a resurgence of sourcing hyper-local fish species that were previously unpopular with consumers, like ocean perch, tilefish, porgy and blackfish." — FreshDirect