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Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

Confectionery Sales Surpass $54 Billion, Break Records

Forecasts suggest US confectionery sales could exceed 70 billion in all outlets by 2029
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 10, 2025

Approximately 98% of shoppers reported that they had purchased confectionery products at some point in 2024, demonstrating that they continue to leave room in their budgets for treats like chocolate and candy that enhance special moments.


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Opportunities for Natural, Organic Product Growth

Empowered shoppers to drive change in health and wellness and individualized health management
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 28, 2025

Younger consumers are even more likely to be natural and organic shoppers, with 89% of Gen Z and 85% of Millennials reporting they have shopped for natural and organic products in the prior six months


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Most Americans Believe Seed Oils Are Healthy

International Food Information Council releases new research examining perceptions of seed oils
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 25, 2025

“In recent years, the topic of seed oils has become somewhat controversial with many media headlines—driven by politicians, policymakers, and online influencers—thrusting these dietary fats into the spotlight,” said IFIC president and CEO Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN.  


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Food Marketing: Consumer Insights, Retail Strategies

WMU Food Marketing Conference to draw 1,000 for consumer insights, marketing, retail strategy discussions
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 20, 2025

The two-day event showcases presentations from C-suite retail, manufacturing and third-party executives. It also will feature an update about WMU's food marketing program, which provides talent to the leading companies that attend the conference.


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How Consumer Purchase Decisions are Evolving in 2025

Kearney Consumer Institute releases latest stress index findings
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 14, 2025

The Index provides a comprehensive view of consumer sentiment, assessing how a broad selection of potential macro stressors personally impacts consumers and as a result, their purchasing behavior.


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Two Retail Grocery Shopping Trends for 2025

New research explores shopper planning and health focuses of various demographic groups
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 11, 2025

In its 2024 Year in Review special report, 84.51°, the retail data science, insights, and media company helping Kroger and its partners create customer-centric shopper journeys, reveals two critical gaps in today’s grocery shopping experience, especially between generations, and highlights potential solutions that could reshape how consumers shop in the future.


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Hydration Innovation: Exploring the Functional and Flavorful Future of Beverages in 2025

From functional ingredients to bold flavors, discover trends shaping the US hydration beverage market
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
January 28, 2025

US consumers increasingly are aware of the importance of hydration to health and well-being. Demand is high for beverages with hydration claims, and this helps push the industry toward innovation. 


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Surging eGrocery Sales: 2024 Marks a Transformational Year for Online Grocery

Survey finds eGrocery sales top $9.5 billion for the fifth consecutive month
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 13, 2025

Annual eGrocery sales climbed 9.1% compared to 2023, driven by aggressive promotions on subscription and membership programs, which became widespread mid-year. These discounts, ranging from 33% to 80%, resonated with budget-conscious shoppers seeking savings and contributed to increased engagement and retention rates among digital grocery customers.



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How GLP-1 Medications are Reshaping Food and Beverage Spending

New report highlights evolving purchasing patterns, offering insights for brands to align with health-driven consumer preferences
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 8, 2025

New findings provide industry leaders with actionable insights to develop personalized products and services that support consumers’ sustainable lifestyle changes and long-term weight management success.


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Top Articles of 2024: Key Insights and Trends Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry

Explore the most impactful stories and emerging trends that are influencing product development and consumer preferences in the food and beverage sector
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 6, 2025

At Prepared Foods, we rely on you, our audience, for the direction of our editorial content. If you want news or new product and trend information, we'll cover it. If your current needs require more technical data regarding food science and ingredient formulation, we'll make certain to make those issues part of our coverage. 


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