IRI report explores private brand recovery amid inflation and economic uncertainty
December 7, 2022
“While consumers have historically navigated to store brand products to save money during challenging economic times, we’re seeing that only modest gains have been made in private brand’s share of the consumer wallet this year,” said Mary Ellen Lynch, principal, center store solutions, IRI.
US snack index explores preferences and behaviors for holiday snacking and beyond
December 6, 2022
The "crunch" factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay US Trend Index. The index polled consumers on their snacking preferences and found that more than 70% of snackers would reach for a food with a crunch when considering their perfect snack.
As today’s fresh bakery represents a larger slice of grocery shoppers’ pie, Rich’s Products releases insights that chart a clear path for continued growth
December 2, 2022
Insights from a two-and-a-half-year series of consumer sentiment tracking surveys by Rich Products (Rich’s) chart a clear course for retailers to capitalize on this momentum through more healthy options among their fresh bakery offerings, greater variety, and smaller, more affordable portion sizes.
Study finds that CPG brands looking to engage Gen Z can tap into the generation's favorable view of convenience stores
November 18, 2022
More than seven in 10 (71%) adult consumers, ages 18 and over, say they discover new products and brands in c-stores. Nearly four in 10 (38%) say they shop at c-stores two or more times a week, while overall, nearly two-thirds (62%) visit c-stores at least once a week.
Walmart partners directly with creators, providing tools and resources on a single convenient platform
November 14, 2022
Walmart is an early pioneer in the social commerce space and is always testing and learning in new channels, including shoppable livestreams, with the goal of better serving customers by meeting them when and how they want to shop.
New research suggests six macro trends currently shaping food and beverage consumption behaviors
November 2, 2022
The early stages of the pandemic disrupted this rhythm, and just as eating patterns were returning to pre-pandemic normalcy, food inflation set them on end again, reports The NPD Group in its recently released 2022 edition of Eating Patterns in America.
New AFFI research reveals increased use of frozen foods and key product attributes
November 2, 2022
Operators report that frozen foods offer solutions to many of the operational challenges they face in light of the ongoing supply chain and labor market disruptions.
Whole Foods Market offers a look at ingredients, products and trends set to make an impact in the coming year
October 26, 2022
Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2023 in the retailer’s eighth-annual Trends predictions. Yaupon-infused beverages, produce packed pastas, repurposed pulp and climate-conscious callouts are among the food trends expected to rise in popularity in the next year.