For decades, foodservice organizations have examined consumer behavior through day parts, operator segments, and other industry-defined attributes

Consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatically increasing in Q1 2014, according to Information Resources Inc.’s latest MarketPulse™ survey

Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74% of the U.S. population—and make up the bulk of today's foodservice consumers

The 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® (EQ) study, which measures brand equity for more than 1,500 brands across 170 categories, finds traditional grocery store brands rank highest overall in three of the four regions surveyed.

As diet becomes an increasingly strong concern, 91% of consumers consider nutrition important when grocery shopping.

Some 62% of consumers agree they are “making a point of getting enough protein” from the foods and beverages they consume.

Almost 25% of parents buying organic said that wanting to steer clear of genetically modified foods is now one of their top reasons for selecting organic.

The value of the total U.S. market for flavors -- including flavor additives, flavor enhancers, sugar substitutes, and spices -- will increase from $6 billion in 2014 to $7 billion in 2019.

The protein trend is driven by increasing health concerns – primarily weight management – plus the move of sports and performance products into the mainstream and targeted at the more generally active, rather than just athletes and sportsmen.

Nearly all consumers (92%) want at least one federal standard for organic fish.