Articles Tagged with ''consumers''

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Cautious Consumer Spending

IRI says consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatic gains in Q1 2014.
July 29, 2014
Consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatically increasing in Q1 2014, according to Information Resources Inc.’s latest MarketPulse™ survey
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Restaurant Consumer Needs

Technomic examines needs and behaviors of each generation of consumers, including a first look at Generation Z.
July 25, 2014
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
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Top Grocers? Consumers Name Names

For the first time, The Harris Poll surveyed consumers about leading regional grocery retailers.
July 21, 2014
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.
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Plates of Concern

Consumers demonstrate increased interest in knowing what is on their plates, and the plates of their children.
July 9, 2014
As diet becomes an increasingly strong concern, 91% of consumers consider nutrition important when grocery shopping.
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Protein to Satiety

Consumers have turned their attention to protein to boost nutrition in their diets.
July 3, 2014
Some 62% of consumers agree they are “making a point of getting enough protein” from the foods and beverages they consume.
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Consumers Taking Organics to Avoid GMOs

Avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), for themselves or their children, is an increasingly important reason why parents choose organic food.
July 3, 2014
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.
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Fresh and Fast for Flavors

Consumers’ continued yearning for food that is fresh, fast, and healthy is driving innovation and new food and flavor product development, according to "U.S. Market for Flavors."
July 3, 2014
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.
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The Pull of Protein

High interest in protein content and high-protein lines across the food and drinks market is continuing to develop.
July 3, 2014
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.
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Consumers on Organics

A majority of consumers think organic produce should not have pesticides (91% of consumers) or antibiotics (86%).
May 1, 2014
Nearly all consumers (92%) want at least one federal standard for organic fish.
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