Shipments of curries and chili peppers to foodservice outlets grow by double-digits
September 19, 2017
The affinity US consumers continue to show for ethnic flavors and dishes is supported by the fact that 755 of US adults, especially young adults, are open to trying new foods, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
Report reveals american diet continues to consist of pesticide-contaminated foods; coffee tops the list as most consumed and heavily sprayed
August 28, 2017
While the report showed that tracked eating habits have become healthier, it brought to light the hard fact that, overall, Americans still tend to consume produce grown with pesticides, as opposed to organically grown produce.
Cargill Feed4Thought survey finds that 88% of Americans are willing to pay more for seafood that is certified as sustainably and responsibly sourced
August 17, 2017
The survey, which polled more than 1,000 US residents, found that 72% of American consumers believe seafood is important to their health and nutrition.
Top reason US consumers say they snack is to treat themselves
June 15, 2017
New research from Mintel reveals that the top reason Americans say they snack is to treat themselves (50%) and more than one quarter (28%) agree that taste is more important than health when choosing a snack.
US consumers do no eat the recommended amount of fish or seafood
June 13, 2017
Shellfish, which tends to be more costly and therefore to some consumers riskier to prepare at home, appear to be the seafood of choice when dining out, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
Study reveals trends and data on consumers’ shifting consumption behavior and attitudes toward seafood and vegetarian dishes
March 14, 2017
Health concerns are largely driving consumers to eat seafood and vegetarian dishes, presenting an opportunity that operators and suppliers can leverage to drive traffic and grow sales. However, to broaden appeal, restaurants must overcome preconceptions regarding these dishes, which might otherwise deter consumers.
The majority of Americans are willing to pay more for out-of-season foods
March 7, 2017
While Americans want the option of seasonal food and drink throughout the year, over three-quarters (78%) consider seasonal dishes to be a treat and more than two in five (42%) say they are willing to pay more for a seasonal dish when dining out.
Millennials, Gen Z will drive trend of replacing meals with snacks for the next decade
March 6, 2017
Although most snack foods are eaten between meals, snack foods eaten at main meals now represent 24% of all snack food eatings, which is up from 21% five years ago, according to NPD’s continual tracking of US consumers snacking attitudes and behaviors.