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IRI Report Finds CPG Industry Struggled in 2015

Top trends for 2016 include keeping pulse on ethnic diversity, harnessing insights on how consumers are shopping online and focusing on quality versus quantity of marketing messages
January 28, 2016
IRI’s latest Times & Trends report, “Taking Stock of CPG Past and Future: Gear Up Now for a Year of Growth,” analyzes the lessons learned in 2015 and provides insight into several key trends that will drive growth in 2016.
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Aldi Introduces Healthier Checklanes

Grocer vows to remove tempting treats from checklanes, increase organic offerings and partner with registered dietitians in 2016
January 27, 2016
ALDI plans to roll out the program to its nearly 1,500 locations by the end of 2016.
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Health Trends Spark Meat, Poultry Market

25% of consumers have switched to healthier meats in the past year, finds survey
January 26, 2016
One fourth of consumers say they have switched to healthier meat and poultry products within the last year, and all signs indicate that share will continue to grow.
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Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2016

Euromonitor highlights consumer trends on the horizon for the coming year
January 20, 2016
Emboldened by a post recessionary, hyper-informed, savvy shopping zeal and with multiple opportunities to compare prices at their disposal, they are less bothered about labels and recognized products.
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Popular Confectionery Trends of 2015

The National Confectioners Association names most important trends of last year and their potential influence in 2016
January 20, 2016
Over the 52 weeks through November 1, 2015, confectionery is keeping in lockstep with the total store growth of 3.2%, with a dollar sales growth of 3% for combined chocolate and non-chocolate.
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Consumer Perception of Organic Foods

Food type, where product is sold are primary factors in consumer decision-making about organic foods
January 19, 2016
The organic food industry has grown from fresh produce and grains to snack foods and condiments, from farmers markets to supercenters.
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Making Room for Indulgent Sweet Baked Goods

Healthy snackers allow themselves to eat packaged sweet baked goods
January 19, 2016
The metamorphosis of the American diet in recent years has changed not only what we eat, but how we eat. Health concerns are at the forefront of these changes, and have had perhaps the greatest impact on new and emerging trends in the food and beverage industry.
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10 Influential Food Trends for 2016

Campbell's Culinary & Baking Institute reveals emerging trends including authentic Thai, traditional fats and cooking with fire
January 15, 2016
Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of highly-trained chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Company, released its third annual Culinary TrendScape – a report tracking the top 10 influential food themes for 2016.
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Kroger to Become Threat to Amazon, Walmart

Kroger built a $1 billion threat to Whole Foods in two years
January 14, 2016
Kroger is in a position to beat out other grocery chains in an area that is key to the future of the industry: online sales.
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