Articles Tagged with ''Consumer Trends''

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2021 Predictions: CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Today’s Consumers are Shifting to New Eating Behaviors

Look for consumers to settle into the new normal as it helps them remain distanced while saving trips to the store
Darren Seifer
December 18, 2020

You don’t have to be an expert in, well anything, to know 2020 was a year like no other.

Words like “unprecedented” were heard on a daily basis.


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IRI Holiday Research Predicts Disrupted Consumer Behaviors, CPG Opportunities

As COVID-19 spikes again, americans rethink holiday plans, creating new opportunities for manufacturers and retailers that act quickly
November 4, 2020
IRI projects turkey sales for Thanksgiving to be strong, with an emphasis on smaller whole birds or cuts. Turkey and roasting meats have enjoyed a sales boom during the pandemic, with the most robust growth among younger and lower-income shoppers.
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Flexitarianism on the Rise

The uptick in plant-based food consumption hints at broad trend of consumers eating more vegetables, while maintaining some amount of animal protein in their diets
November 4, 2020

American consumers are eating more plant-based foods these days, especially adults under age 35 and those actively following a specific diet. This is according to findings published in the new report Vegan, Vegetarian, and Flexitarian Consumers by leading market research firm Packaged Facts.


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Driving Business Growth in the New Normal

2020 US BASES Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations List examines innovation and evolving consumer needs
October 7, 2020
As competition for consumer attention in-store and online intensifies, this year’s Breakthrough Innovations have won consumers’ hearts and minds through ingenuity, marketing savvy, and expert-level decision-making.
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New Report Shows Largest National Reduction in Beverage Calorie Consumption

Independent analysis marks third consecutive year of notable calorie declines as sales volumes continue to increase
September 30, 2020
Independent evaluator Keybridge LLC released its annual report on progress toward a nationwide goal, set by the beverage industry and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, to reduce the calories and sugar Americans get from beverages. The report noted that 2019 saw the largest single-year reduction in calorie consumption and the third consecutive year of declines since the launch of the initiative.
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Fats & Oils Influence Consumer Packaged Food Choices

New research finds that consumers monitor fats and oils in packaged foods at a rate that has remained steady since 2013
September 29, 2020
Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes™ survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Food and Nutrition Trends Released at Nutrition News Update Conference

Americans are seeking immune-boosting foods, plant-based meals, filling snacks and carbs as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic
September 22, 2020
New consumer insights reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way Americans are eating. Carbs are back, snacking is up and home cooks are experimenting with more partially plant-based, where meat or poultry may be blended with veggies, nuts or whole grains.
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