Articles Tagged with ''Gen Z''

Food, Beverage Menu Innovation Shifts to Embrace 'Instagrammability'

Food and beverage innovation has as much focus on visual appeal as on any other attribute

March 4, 2019

Perhaps the most significant effect social media has had on the food industry involves the visual narrative around food and beverages.

Gen Z Adults Seek Foods for Busy, Health-Conscious Lifestyles

Compared to their Millennial counterparts a decade ago, 18- to 24-year-olds are more likely to look for organic or natural foods

February 13, 2019

Data published in the report further reveal that households headed by adults under age 25 are 29% more likely to eat shelf-to-microwave dinners and 26% more likely to eat frozen breakfast entrees/sandwiches.

GNT: “Feel Good” Colors

GNT predicts shades of sunshine will drive color innovation in 2019

December 19, 2018

Shoppers, particularly younger ones hailing from Generation Z, will gravitate towards food and drink colored with natural yellow and orange shades in order to tune into the optimistic sentiments they convey, adds GNT.

How Will Gen Z Consumers Affect Food?

It's too early to say—but they are different than Millennials

Maeve Webster

November 5, 2018

After a decade or more of focusing largely on the needs, preferences, and behaviors of Millennials, the food industry is ready to focus its attention on Gen Z.

Clean-Label, Non-GMO Products Growing Steadily, Performing Well

Consumers avoid additives/preservatives, seek labels with simple ingredients

October 8, 2018

According to Rockville, Md.-based Packaged Facts, clean label is defined by consumers globally as no pesticides/chemicals/toxins (31%); free from allergens (24%); no GMOs (23%); minimally processed (16%); simple/short ingredient lists (11%) and transparent packaging (7%).

Restaurant and Menu Attributes Important to College-Aged Consumers

How to Appeal to College-aged Consumers

How can operators get in at the ground floor and appeal to a generation that’s set to determine the future of foodservice?

Darren Tristano

July 19, 2017

Most college students are now members of Generation Z, a group that favors healthful, inexpensive, and flavorful food and beverage options. This generation of snackers is currently influencing not only college dining programs, but the restaurants that expand onto college campuses, as well.

10 Key Food, Beverage Industry Words

According to The Hartman Group this top 10 list of key words should be part of every food and beverage industry professional’s vocabulary

December 29, 2016

In the never-ending quest to connect with consumers on a meaningful level, today’s marketers like to think they can target specific needs by appealing to hot-button desires in health and wellness, changing eating behaviors or influencers to purchase.

Menu attributes that influence Gen Z consumers foodservice decisions

Influence of Gen Z on Foodservice

Darren Tristano

October 10, 2016

It’s time for operators to focus on the next generation of young consumers—Generation Z, a group that is coming of age and looking for foodservice that satisfies its food cravings.

Zoës Kitchen Expands Kids Menu

The new Zoës Kitchen kids menu offers wholesome and diverse selections for evolving taste buds

September 7, 2016

The new menuoffers more choices, nutrition, and adventure for this next generation of foodies.

Gen Z Foodservice Usage Patterns

Gen Zers' engagement with technology and "foodie" behaviors make them some of the savviest consumers ever

November 20, 2015

As they mature, they are more influenced by their peers and by digital and traditional media.

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