Millennial consumers lead conversation around organic and real food
September 21, 2015
As consumers continue to lean toward healthier meal and snacking options, Meijer announced an expansion of its assortment of real food products through the launch of the True Goodness™ by Meijer brand.
Brand trust, improved quality and product innovation among the top reasons shoppers are filling their grocery carts with private labels
February 27, 2015
Private label food products are getting some much needed attention, especially from young shoppers, according to the Private Label Foods: What’s Driving Purchase? - US, February 2015 report from market intelligence agency, Mintel. Per the report, 42 percent of Millennials (age 18-36) agree store brand food products are more innovative than name brand products.
Private label accounted for almost a fifth of the $530 billion total food and beverage market dollar sales in 2013
October 17, 2014
Many consumers feel eating healthier is too expensive. Organic and natural products are obviously a part of the healthy eating trend, and roughly a quarter of Americans eat organic foods on a regular basis—though the level has remained the same for years due to high prices.
Information Resources finds consumers will pay for perceived “premium” foods, drinks.
July 31, 2014
It is certainly not uncommon these days to purchase at least some natural and organic products and even occasionally shop in a specialty gourmet retailer.
Private label giant completes $860 million deal for nut, snack mix maker.
July 30, 2014
TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Oak Brook, Ill., said it completed its previously announced acquisition of Flagstone Foods, the Minneapolis provider of private label healthy snacks
McGladrey 2014 Food and Beverage Report reviews product innovation efforts, challenges and opportunities.
July 25, 2014
McGladrey LLP, a Chicago-based accounting, tax and consulting firm, released its 2014 McGladrey Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor: Food and Beverage Report.