May 12/New York/Latinum Network -- Hispanic shoppers have become the most important demographic for driving growth in the U.S. food, beverage and restaurant sectors, according to new information from Hispanic market expert Latinum Network.
According to information presented during an investor conference call, the U.S. Hispanic segment accounted for over 50% of real growth for the U.S. consumer economy between 2005-2008, with $52 billion of new inflation-adjusted Hispanic spending.