Articles Tagged with ''eating behavior''

It’s no secret that Millennials are changing the food and nutrition landscape. But Boomers have their own set of unique ideas about what they want on their plate.

What’s more, while just 11% of consumers considered portion control as a purchase factor in 2013, today, one third (32%) report that they purchase single-serving frozen treat packages.

Approximately two-thirds of respondents said they follow a diet that limits or prohibits consumption of at least some foods or ingredients.

In a departure from previous findings, Q1’s latest comprehensive study shows that convenience store “regulars,” who include younger males and Hispanic males, are increasingly selecting c-stores based on better-for-you options.

While consumption of beef is down over the past decade, burgers endure as a mainstay of the modern American diet. New research from Mintel reveals that not only do 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80% would pay more for burgers made with premium ingredients. With three in five (62%) consumers saying that they love burgers, there’s no denying their popularity.

Age, ethnicity, life stage, and values also influence current and future eating behaviors, based on a recently released NPD study that leverages 30 years of actual consumption data to quantitatively determine what is myth and reality about eating patterns among the generations.