Speaking at New Products Conference: Lisa Einat Day, Day Consulting
July 31, 2020
Lisa Einat Day outlines a few principles that can help you—whether you are looking to reshape an iconic brand while maintaining its brand heritage; or if you are looking to develop a new brand altogether.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Bryan Clardy, Planterra Foods
July 30, 2020
JBS USA wasn’t one of the first companies active in the meat alternatives space, yet the Greeley, Colo., meat and poultry giant (one of the nation’s largest) is on pace to disrupt the category! JBS formed Planterra Foods in Boulder County and invested years of research in food science, consumer insights and packaging in support of OZO™, a new line that debuted just this past April.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Amanda Young, Kraft-Heinz
July 29, 2020
Listen in as Amanda Young, VP-R&D, US Zone, Kraft-Heinz, talks about leading one of the nation’s largest innovation teams in the midst of a challenging marketplace and ever-evolving consumer eating habits.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Mario DiFalco, Del Monte Foods
July 28, 2020
In the past three years, Del Monte Foods has tripled its number of innovation initiatives. In 2019 alone it launched 31 products launched and earned three Product of the Year awards.
The US food and beverage industry have managed to balance losses in the foodservice sector with gains on the retail side
July 28, 2020
In the brand new report US Beverage Market Outlook 2020: Grocery Shopping & Personal Consumption in the Coronavirus Era, market research firm Packaged Facts forecasts that sales of major beverage categories will increase from $150 billion in 2019 to more than $160 billion by the end of 2020 and will eventually exceed $170 billion in sales in 2024.
American Egg Board shares Gen Z consumer insights research
July 27, 2020
This year’s Institute of Food Technologists’ SHIFT20 event focused on the future of food. In conjunction, the American Egg Board shared its latest white paper on Gen Z, which is just beginning to make its mark on food and beverage innovation.
InsightsNow research indicates changing consumer behavior, and predicts impact on consumer product companies during COVID-19
July 22, 2020
The current tracker data shows consumer purchase motivators are shifting to satisfy psychological mood lifters and sensorial cravings as the coronavirus pandemic continues. While functional health and safety were found to be important during early stages of the pandemic, those motivators have decreased in importance as consumers report seeking out experiences to change their mood.
Mid-year report examines top food trends, forecasts ahead, and how quarantine has impacted America's dining habits
July 15, 2020
Grubhub, an online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends to date and what quarantined Americans ordered through contact-free delivery, and predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year.
Snack food consumption has increased by +8% during the pandemic as consumers seek comfort through savory and sweet snacks
July 8, 2020
In April, during the height of the shelter-at-home orders, 37% of consumers told NPD they wanted to make sure they had sufficient snack foods on hand. They were well-stocked on salty snacks and frozen sweets more than other items.
Specialty Food Association releases new State of the Industry Report
June 30, 2020
Based on sales data from the past three calendar years, the new Specialty Food Association's (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report reveals a robust specialty food industry hitting $158.4 billion in sales, a 10.7% increase since 2017. The full report includes commentary throughout that reflects the impact and ramifications of COVID-19.