Articles Tagged with ''consumer behavior''

Approximately 70% of Grocery Shoppers Find Desired Foods, 30% Still Experiencing Out of Stocks

Meat, poultry, and beverage staples are top categories consumers reported out of stock

June 17, 2020

Although consumers have moved on from the panic grocery shopping they did in the early stage of COVID-19, they still maintain the same level of foods and beverages inventory. Across all categories, there has been only a 3% drop in the estimated number of food and beverage packages on hand in homes compared to early April, reports NPD.

Natural Product Sales Up Compared to Last Year

New IRI, SPINS research reveals that natural products outperform conventional products pre-COVID-19 and during the pandemic

June 10, 2020

The new report, "COVID-19 and Navigating the Path Ahead: Supporting the Natural Products Consumer," highlights natural shoppers’ product and shopping preferences, recommended strategies for manufacturers and retailers to attract and retain consumers, and suggestions to maximize new opportunities in the future.

Fresh & Frozen Bakery Amid Covid-19

Bakeries navigate two months or stay-at-home orders, while evaluating innovation strategies

May 15, 2020

Covid-19 has affected bakery players in different ways. With foodservice representing as much as 70% of their sales, frozen bakery players have seen reduced orders as food consumption changes from restaurants to home kitchens.

Comparing Current Economic Environment to the Great Recession

Mintel releases news research analyzing the economic indicators that will play a role in predicting consumer spending in the months and years ahead

May 8, 2020

Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, released new research analyzing the current economic environment compared to that of the Great Recession, including insight on the economic indicators that will play a role in predicting consumer spending in the months and years ahead.

Meeting Food & Beverage Consumer Demand During COVID-19 Crisis

The food and beverage industry's essential status ensures continued business as economic and health concerns persist

Nick Roskelly, Executive Editor New Media/Business

Nicholas Roskelly

April 27, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold around the world, food and beverage manufacturers have maintained sound economic footing due to acute consumer demand for a broad range of food and beverage products.

Immediate, Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

Uncertain times require warp-speed decision making from company leaders

April 21, 2020

The CPG industry has never been under more pressure as it faces a global pandemic, an impending recession, soaring unemployment, ubiquitous social distancing and unparalleled consumer fear across the US.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Grocery Shopping Behavior

New survey targets 500 primary grocery shoppers

April 16, 2020

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the US, grocery shopping behavior changed seemingly overnight. The question for many retailers and manufacturers is how the current crisis will impact future shopping behavior once the country returns to a new normal.

The Right Bite: Food Innovation Supports Lifestyle Choices

Demand is high for nutritious foods that are easy to prepare, convenient and portable

April 9, 2020

Many of today’s busy consumers are juggling their careers, families and social lives while striving to maintain healthy lifestyles, both physically and mentally. Food and diet plays an essential role in this, with innovation increasingly looking to support consumer choices as many endeavor to balance the benefits and costs of these hectic lifestyles.

The 95% Iceberg: How the Non-conscious Mind Drives Purchase Decisions and Determines Brand Loyalty

Understanding the importance of context is the critical foundation for selling to the non-conscious

Dr. A. K. Pradeep

April 8, 2020

Neuroscience teaches that our five senses take in approximately 11,000,000 bits of information every second. But our conscious mind can only process 40 bits a second. Combine that fact with another, equally startling truth: our non-conscious minds make 95% of our daily decisions.

Evolving Industry Responses to COVID-19 Crisis

Retail food and beverage sales soar as companies scramble to hire workers, maintain safe working conditions

Nicholas Roskelly

April 3, 2020

During this peculiar time when so many aspects of life are uncertain, assessing the present moment is difficult.

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