NPD report finds that most online grocery shoppers also shop at brick & mortar grocery stores
April 26, 2018
Wanting to pick out their own fresh items was the top barrier to their shopping online for groceries, followed by not wanting to pay a delivery fee. Many consumers (46%) who are lapsed online grocery shoppers or have never shopped online like that walking through a store remind them of what else they need.
Consumer Trend Report finds competition for pizza sales is intensifying, driving operators into specialized areas
April 4, 2018
With different variations such as fast casual build-your-own concepts, retail options, and proliferation of regional pizzas, operators and suppliers must find unique ways to stand out while remaining authentic to their brand and pizza recipes
Restaurant visits declined for the last several quarters, while foodservice delivery is growing
December 29, 2017
Millennials have now surpassed Boomers in numbers but Boomers remain a large population and their behaviors still have a significant influence on the marketplace.
Free-from formulations, exotic ingredients and spicy flavors among key food and beverage trends
July 21, 2017
Marketing products as certified organic or carrying "free-from" labels has become part of several trends that will help keep sauces and condiments popular with a range of influential consumers, including Baby Boomers, Millennials, Hispanics, and African Americans.
Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understand consumers’ shifting behaviors and attitudes toward burgers
July 13, 2017
These shifts in consumption align with the increased availability of other foodservice options, especially at fast casuals and retailers, and the 15% increase in burger prices at leading chains since 2013 (compared to about 11% for all entrees).
New report finds that consumers are more conscious of their health than ever before
December 30, 2016
Superfoods will soon see a distinct shift toward more diverse categories, driven by increasing health-consciousness, according to consumer insight firm Canadean, London.