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Articles Tagged with ''Consumer insights''

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Sustainability Drives 25% of CPG Sales

New report shows sustainable products outpacing conventional growth
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 22, 2026

Sustainability-marketed products now account for more than a quarter of US CPG sales. The findings highlight continued consumer demand and long-term growth opportunities for brands.


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Online Grocery Shoppers Prioritize Health Over Taste

Purdue report reveals shifting consumer values, data-sharing trends and differences by retirement status
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 19, 2026

Only 37% of consumers prioritize taste when shopping online, while health goals and nutrition rank higher. The report also highlights growing comfort with data sharing and notable differences between retirees and non-retirees.


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Yum! Brands Releases First-Ever 2026 Food Trends Report

New research highlights personalization, emotional value, and sensory choice as key drivers of dining behavior
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 5, 2026

Yum! Brands and Collider Lab have released their inaugural 2026 Food Trends Report, drawing on insights from more than 62,000 restaurants worldwide. The findings show consumers increasingly using food as a form of self-expression, control, and emotional connection in a fast-changing world.


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IFIC Survey Shows Americans Remain Focused on Sugar Intake

New data reveal sustained concern about sugar and growing use of labels and product claims to manage consumption
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 31, 2025

New findings from IFIC show most Americans continue to monitor how much sugar they consume, even during the holiday season. The data highlight increased label use and product selection strategies, alongside ongoing gaps in understanding added sugars guidance.


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A Three-Lens Blueprint for Purposeful Innovation in Food

Consumer insight, business value and technology advancement form the foundation of meaningful, scalable innovation
Dr. Deepali Palta
December 15, 2025

After two decades across global markets, the author outlines a simple but powerful framework—Consumer, Business, Technology—that keeps innovation grounded in human needs while driving measurable growth. Examples from Pringles, Cheez-It and sustainable packaging show how cross-functional collaboration turns this model into real-world impact.


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WHAT’S NEXT IN 2026

Mintel Forecasts 2026 Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Food Culture

From nostalgia-fueled innovation to AI-driven diet diversity and intentional sensory design, Mintel outlines three opportunities for brands preparing consumers for a more resilient future
December 12, 2025

Mintel’s latest predictions highlight how resourcefulness, inclusive nutrition, and multisensory experiences will redefine product development through 2026 and beyond. Brands embracing heritage, diversity and empathetic design will be best positioned to meet the needs of the next generation.


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WHAT’S NEXT IN 2026

Inside Innova’s Top 5 Consumer Trends for 2026

A preview of the global behaviors shaping how consumers socialize, nourish themselves and use technology—and what it means for product innovation
December 4, 2025

Innova Market Insights has identified the five forces redefining food and beverage choices in 2026. From relaxed sociability to simplified living, these trends reveal where consumers are heading—and where brands should follow.


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New Analysis Highlights SNAP Policy Impacts Amid Major 2025 Reforms

Nature Food review examines six decades of evidence, showing how work requirements, benefit levels and administrative burdens shape food security and household well-being
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
November 27, 2025

A new peer-reviewed review in Nature Food analyzes how historic and recent SNAP policy changes influence participation, employment and food insecurity. As the 2025 OBBBA brings sweeping reforms, the authors outline evidence-based recommendations to improve benefits, streamline enrollment and support healthier diets.


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INNOVATION MONTH

Three Ways to Build a Stronger Edge in 2026 Innovation

Early trend detection, nuanced consumer insights, and unified processes can help food and beverage brands outpace competitors
Veronica Lehman
November 3, 2025

In an era of data overload, real advantage comes from clarity, not volume. By spotting trends early, uncovering the details that drive them, and integrating teams from insight to execution, brands can innovate faster and smarter in 2026.


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Dietitians Stand Firm as America’s Most Trusted Nutrition Messengers

IFIC research shows rising confusion around food advice—but registered dietitian nutritionists continue to lead in credibility as social media trust declines
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 16, 2025

In an era of mixed messages and nutrition overload, Americans are turning to evidence-based experts over online voices. New IFIC findings reveal why RDNs are poised to shape the national food conversation.


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