ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Rohit Bhargava has been trusted by the world's biggest food and beverage brands - Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kellogg's, and Molson Coors - to decode changing consumer expectations and purchasing behavior. His food industry roots run deep: he developed marketing strategy for food brands, including launching campaigns for breakfast cereals, during his agency years at Ogilvy and Leo Burnett. His Non-Obvious Trend Report, read by over 1 million people annually, has tracked the cultural shifts reshaping how people shop and eat for more than a decade. A 3-time WSJ bestselling author of eleven books, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends, Rohit has keynoted events in 32 countries. He loves the Olympics and actively hates cauliflower.
Watch some recent videos from Rohit's social media accounts all about non-obvious thinking and some ideas that may be relevant for your audience:
For the past 15 years, Rohit's trend research and books have frequently focused on spotlighting the biggest trends in the food, beverage, grocery & alcohol industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for food, beverage, grocery & alcohol professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
Food production is being decoupled from farmland through fermentation, vertical farming and insect protein, all of which need far less land, water, energy and labor. As extreme weather makes traditional production less reliable, these…
More On This TrendSynthetic used to mean cheaper, worse and dirtier. Biomimicry, DNA sequencing, AI-accelerated research and cheap renewable power are now producing artificial materials and foods that beat their natural counterparts on performance, ethics…
More On This TrendPeople say they want to buy responsibly and then routinely take the easier, cheaper or more convenient option, because our desire is there but our actions are inconsistent. The opportunity is not to demand more sacrifice but to remove the…
More On This TrendProducts and their packaging are being redesigned so that disposal is not somebody else’s problem later, using compostable materials, seaweed-based packaging and marketplaces that make waste-free supply chains available to businesses of…
More On This TrendMost wearables measure heart rate, a superficial and lagging signal, and most people cannot act on the data anyway. Continuous glucose monitors, food recognition and AI coaching together turn vague health advice into specific feedback…
More On This TrendAs consumers and employees demand more sustainable and ethical practices from businesses, companies respond by adapting products, taking stands on issues, and putting purpose first.
More On This TrendEmpowered with more information, people demonstrate their values through how they buy, work, consume, and invest.
More On This TrendIn a quest for more authentic experiences, consumers are willing to "earn" opportunities to buy exclusive products and services.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for food, beverage, grocery or alcohol + liquor industry events because of his unique ability to offer relevant insights along with a valuable outsiders perspective. Learn more about Rohit’s industry experience here.
Industry Experience Highlights
Most Relevant Keynotes
Rohit over writes about the food, beverage, grocery & alcohol industry and has published numerous articles focused on the industry since 2005. Start below with a few of his most popular articles and insights.
A FEW TO START WITH
Inside the World of Coca-ColaAUGUST 2026This Market Will Ruin Grocery Stores For YouMAY 2026Lessons From Utopias, the World's Most Expensive BeerAPRIL 2026How Dr. Pepper Beat Pepsi to Become the Number Two Soda BrandJUNE 2024New Program at Supermarkets Will Use Facial Scanning to Check AgeFEBRUARY 2024Rave Reviews
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Event Planner · Large Global Bank“He’s no Beyonce, but still worth standing in line for!”
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