Kristin Wright to assume new role as vice president of research and insights
July 13, 2021
InsightsNow®, a behavioral research firm, hired Kristin Wright to manage InsightNow’s research and insights team, with a focus on delivering behavioral research insights to drive successful innovations for clients. Wright will drive strategic company growth and manage custom client research, as well as grow the research and insights team, in this role.
Consumers’ concerns over “green” issues also rose sharply. Upcycling, organics, sustainability, corporate responsibility, and living wages reached enough of a tipping point in the consumer zeitgeist where the Hartman Group termed sustainability and company responsibility a “business imperative.”
The 26th annual report addresses unprecedented impact from the pandemic on new product strategy
June 9, 2021
Despite significant hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products managed to beat the odds and emerge as winners, making their way into shoppers' carts during unprecedented times and resulting in multiple $100 million launches. More than a quarter of the New Product Pacesetters launched in the fourth quarter of 2019 or January 2020 saw big performances, accounting for 51 of 200 Pacesetter products, with 27 in the food and beverage sector.
Consumers are more informed about alternative protein sources and are taking full advantage of their knowledge
February 23, 2021
The want of more protein in diets have US consumers seeking the macronutrient from a variety sources, reports The NPD Group. Protein, the nutritional counterpart to fat and carbohydrates, is considered the body’s building blocks, and can be found in a long list of foods, like seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, legumes, and vegetables.
Acosta COVID-19 report uncovers current consumer outlook and post-pandemic shopping intentions
February 19, 2021
Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, released findings from its most recent COVID-19 shopper insights study. The research found that while the pandemic concern level is finally on the decline, shoppers acknowledge it will be a long time before things return to normal. Shopping and eating behaviors dramatically changed last year, and many shoppers plan to continue those new habits post-COVID-19.
Behavioral research company adds experts to serve clients, bolster innovative studies and expand reach
February 11, 2021
InsightsNow, a behavioral research firm, expanded its US team. The company added six new hires: Michael Dimanshtein, Tanner Hill, Kenny McMahon, Merva Morina, Renee Novak, and Art Siegert, to strengthen InsightNow’s reach and expertise in the insights industry.
The Innova Consumer Survey 2020 showed the top four reasons for considering plant-based alternatives were health, followed by variety, sustainability and taste
February 11, 2021
It's clear that the plant-based revolution rolls on and continues to evolve. And not only has it reached mainstream status—but now it might be described as a global phenomenon.
IRI anticipates that a significant proportion of consumers will get vaccinated by mid-year to the end of 2021
December 18, 2020
IRI’s latest report, “Anticipated Vaccine Adoption and Impact on CPG Industry,” explores the opportunities that retailers and manufacturers have to promote vaccinations, both as a physical destination where consumers can get a vaccination, and as part of overall wellness campaigns.
New report reveals how COVID-19 accelerated major shifts in spending and attention
December 17, 2020
Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer worked with Toluna, Inc. to survey 3,500+ US consumers on shifting behaviors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, conducted in November 2020, asked consumers about their spending habits, consumption patterns and other behaviors related to food & beverage, fitness, alcohol and beauty.