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2018 trends: a sneak peak into the new year - 2018 is approaching and some studies and experts have already determined the trends that will dominate the year. We list some of the highlights in the areas of food and drink, fitness, technology and fashion. Discover what is coming in 2018!
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Food and drink - The Market research company Mintel published a study called 'Global Food & Drink Trends 2018' which lists trends that will impact consumers in 2018. The concept of 'Full Disclosure' refers to customers' desire for complete transparency from the sector.
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Food and drink - Full disclosure: according to Mintel, customers are apprehensive due to food scandals and withdrawal of products from the market. This mistrust pushes manufacturers to honestly report on everything that is related to food, its origin and how they are produced and distributed.
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Food and drink - Compliance is another trend identified in the 'Global Food & Drink Trends 2018' study. It concerns consumers' frenetic and stressful lifestyle. These consumers want flexible, balanced diets that fit their routines. These people prioritize time and health.
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Food and drink - The concept of 'New Sensations' focuses on the texture of foods and drinks, a tool that can capture senses, providing new experiences that deserve to be shared on social media.
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Food and drink - 'Preferential Treatment' marks a new stage in personalized shopping. New technologies help consumers making purchases by advertising and offering specific products to meet their needs based on their money and time saving requirements.
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Food and drink - The 'Value of Science' is the fifth and last highlighted trend of the study and refers to the importance of technology in generating solutions for global food supply.
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Fitness - According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) was pointed as the workout of choice for 2018. This type of training burns more calories in a shorter period of time. It is based on intense movements with little rest, totaling a maximum of 20 minutes.
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Fitness - Another trend is body weight training, which consists of exercises that help improve body awareness. It works the whole body through full ranges of motion.
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Fitness - Strength training is important in any age group, but it is even more important for those who are at a more advanced age, when bone density and body movement starts to decline. Strength training decreases bone loss and helps maintaining a good posture.
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Fitness - Group workouts and group lessons are also trends in the fitness world for 2018. These are great ways to exercise and socialize at the same time.
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Fitness - Wearable technology is also a trend for 2018. The problem is that most of these products are expensive. These products aim to ensure a higher degree of safety, monitoring your health and ultimately helping you achieving goals.
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Technology - After predicting that Apple would release two iPhones with OLED screens in 2018, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo anticipated that the company should release three different models, all of them with the same type of screen.
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Technology - Today, in the United States alone, more than three million drones fly regularly. They do it with distinct goals, whether to deliver products, to map territories or take photos.
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Technology - According to technology website TechCrunch, the augmented reality and virtual reality markets should move 108 billion dollars by 2021. Virtual representations are valuable for many areas, from movies and games to training scenarios.
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Technology - Nintendo's augmented reality game 'Pokémon GO', was one of the most downloaded apps of 2016 and has become a worldwide phenomenon.
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Technology - With the increase of cyber attacks, cybersecurity has never been so important. Professionals in this area is in high demand. According to the Global Information Security Workforce Study, by 2022, 1.8 million cybersecurity jobs will be available.
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Technology - Big Data, which is the use of large or complex volumes of data, has never been so present as today. This market moves billions where companies use collection techniques to study their clients by analyzing public and government records, registrations and logins, among others.
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Technology - Automation already controls a number of processes in a variety of areas, such as payment for services on self-service terminals. The bots, which are part of this automation process, have helped index web pages, order food, buy clothes, among other things. While some say bots will replace apps soon, it is more likely that they will complement each other.
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Technology - The personal assistants Echo and Google Assistant provide an efficient and informative interaction.
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Technology - There are new technologies about to take off, such as 5G internet, 3D printers, and nanotechnology. There are experts who argue that the world is about to achieve a stage of colossal technological advancement in a very short period of time.
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Fashion - We can expect bralette tops to become a key piece in 2018, as model Paris Jackson shows in this picture.
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Fashion - Pajamas? Yes, please! Another 2018 trend is to wear pajama-inspired clothes. Fabrics such as silk and velvet will appear frequently. From kimonos to robes, soft fabrics will be at the core of each and every piece.
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Fashion - Blue shades give a sensation of tranquility. The pieces vary, from dresses and shirts with maxi-sleeves to conventional shirts.
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Fashion - Oversized accessories are the next big thing, especially maxi-size earrings.
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Fashion - The red color will be on trend in 2018. The color may also appear in stripes, another big trend for the new year.
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Fashion - Overlapping transparency: the trend, which was already successful in 2017, makes a comeback in the new year. The tip is to choose less sensual accessories, like sneakers. The clutch also looks set to make a come back in 2018.
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Fashion - Men's fashion will have more vibrant colors. In 2018, the boys will wear lots more pink!
© Reuters
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Fashion - The 90's will be back in fashion. Bags like these will be the ultimate accessory.
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Fashion - Floral prints continue to be on trend for 2018 as in this fun and cool look, which mixes blue with leopard print.
© Getty Images
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2018 trends: a sneak peak into the new year - 2018 is approaching and some studies and experts have already determined the trends that will dominate the year. We list some of the highlights in the areas of food and drink, fitness, technology and fashion. Discover what is coming in 2018!
© Shutterstock
0 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - The Market research company Mintel published a study called 'Global Food & Drink Trends 2018' which lists trends that will impact consumers in 2018. The concept of 'Full Disclosure' refers to customers' desire for complete transparency from the sector.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - Full disclosure: according to Mintel, customers are apprehensive due to food scandals and withdrawal of products from the market. This mistrust pushes manufacturers to honestly report on everything that is related to food, its origin and how they are produced and distributed.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - Compliance is another trend identified in the 'Global Food & Drink Trends 2018' study. It concerns consumers' frenetic and stressful lifestyle. These consumers want flexible, balanced diets that fit their routines. These people prioritize time and health.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - The concept of 'New Sensations' focuses on the texture of foods and drinks, a tool that can capture senses, providing new experiences that deserve to be shared on social media.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - 'Preferential Treatment' marks a new stage in personalized shopping. New technologies help consumers making purchases by advertising and offering specific products to meet their needs based on their money and time saving requirements.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Food and drink - The 'Value of Science' is the fifth and last highlighted trend of the study and refers to the importance of technology in generating solutions for global food supply.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Fitness - According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) was pointed as the workout of choice for 2018. This type of training burns more calories in a shorter period of time. It is based on intense movements with little rest, totaling a maximum of 20 minutes.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Fitness - Another trend is body weight training, which consists of exercises that help improve body awareness. It works the whole body through full ranges of motion.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Fitness - Strength training is important in any age group, but it is even more important for those who are at a more advanced age, when bone density and body movement starts to decline. Strength training decreases bone loss and helps maintaining a good posture.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Fitness - Group workouts and group lessons are also trends in the fitness world for 2018. These are great ways to exercise and socialize at the same time.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Fitness - Wearable technology is also a trend for 2018. The problem is that most of these products are expensive. These products aim to ensure a higher degree of safety, monitoring your health and ultimately helping you achieving goals.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Technology - After predicting that Apple would release two iPhones with OLED screens in 2018, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo anticipated that the company should release three different models, all of them with the same type of screen.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Technology - Today, in the United States alone, more than three million drones fly regularly. They do it with distinct goals, whether to deliver products, to map territories or take photos.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Technology - According to technology website TechCrunch, the augmented reality and virtual reality markets should move 108 billion dollars by 2021. Virtual representations are valuable for many areas, from movies and games to training scenarios.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Technology - Nintendo's augmented reality game 'Pokémon GO', was one of the most downloaded apps of 2016 and has become a worldwide phenomenon.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Technology - With the increase of cyber attacks, cybersecurity has never been so important. Professionals in this area is in high demand. According to the Global Information Security Workforce Study, by 2022, 1.8 million cybersecurity jobs will be available.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Technology - Big Data, which is the use of large or complex volumes of data, has never been so present as today. This market moves billions where companies use collection techniques to study their clients by analyzing public and government records, registrations and logins, among others.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Technology - Automation already controls a number of processes in a variety of areas, such as payment for services on self-service terminals. The bots, which are part of this automation process, have helped index web pages, order food, buy clothes, among other things. While some say bots will replace apps soon, it is more likely that they will complement each other.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Technology - The personal assistants Echo and Google Assistant provide an efficient and informative interaction.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Technology - There are new technologies about to take off, such as 5G internet, 3D printers, and nanotechnology. There are experts who argue that the world is about to achieve a stage of colossal technological advancement in a very short period of time.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - We can expect bralette tops to become a key piece in 2018, as model Paris Jackson shows in this picture.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Pajamas? Yes, please! Another 2018 trend is to wear pajama-inspired clothes. Fabrics such as silk and velvet will appear frequently. From kimonos to robes, soft fabrics will be at the core of each and every piece.
© Getty Images
22 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Blue shades give a sensation of tranquility. The pieces vary, from dresses and shirts with maxi-sleeves to conventional shirts.
© Getty Images
23 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Oversized accessories are the next big thing, especially maxi-size earrings.
© Getty Images
24 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - The red color will be on trend in 2018. The color may also appear in stripes, another big trend for the new year.
© Reuters
25 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Overlapping transparency: the trend, which was already successful in 2017, makes a comeback in the new year. The tip is to choose less sensual accessories, like sneakers. The clutch also looks set to make a come back in 2018.
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Men's fashion will have more vibrant colors. In 2018, the boys will wear lots more pink!
© Reuters
27 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - The 90's will be back in fashion. Bags like these will be the ultimate accessory.
© Getty Images
28 / 30 Fotos
Fashion - Floral prints continue to be on trend for 2018 as in this fun and cool look, which mixes blue with leopard print.
© Getty Images
29 / 30 Fotos
Trends for 2018: a sneak peak into the new year
Find out what's in store for us in the areas of food and drink, fitness, technology and fashion
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