canadian food trends to 2020 a long range consumer outlook date october 28 2005 presented the economics of and health conference banff alta by linda robbins assistant director commercial issues analysis value chain bureau aafc importance trend forecasts first recognized agriculture agri canada with publication for 90 s new demand in 2004 from other government departments industry updated data reflect changes environment report commissioned serecon management consultants june public release is based on both qualitative quantitative establish historical patterns consumption statistics expenditure apparent per capita identify compilation opinion research literature review ipsos reid acnielsen npd group decima globescan compas environics us department commodity sector associations trade journals general media influences consumers are identified however four primary drivers emerge demographics our society changing wellness connection lifestyle fast