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Gen Z Drive Demand for Alcohol Reduction

Avoidance of alcohol is becoming the norm for a growing minority of consumers around the world

December 8, 2021

According to a new report from Innova Market Insights, 4% of all the beers and spirits launched globally in 2021 contained no alcohol at all, rising to 7% among flavored alcoholic beverages (FABs). Launch numbers in each of these areas have grown at CAGRs of 20-40% over the past five years.

Gen Z Influences All Generations to Make Sustainability-First Purchase Decisions

New survey confirms sustainability is more important than brand for all generations, from Gen Z to Boomers

November 30, 2021

Due to Gen Z’s influence over their Gen X parents on this issue, Gen X consumers’ preference to shop sustainable brands increased by 24% and their willingness to pay more for sustainable products increased by 42% since 2019.

ON THE NATIONAL MENU

Functional Foods and Drinks Find a Home on Restaurant Menus

Functional—to Feel Better: A growing number of consumers are familiar with basic ingredients that have a profound impact on health

Maeve Webster

October 4, 2021

Look for more restaurant operators to menu, promote functional, better-for-you foods, beverages.

Changed Forever: What 2020 Did to Consumer Behavior

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.

Millennials, Gen Z are Prime Consumers of Plant-Based Meat, Poultry, and Seafood

Food and beverage companies continue to invest in plant-based food product development

December 2, 2020

Food and beverage companies nationwide are increasingly investing in plant-based meat alternatives to satiate growing consumer demand for protein not sourced from animals. But who exactly are the primary consumers of such products?

More Consumers Value "Personalized Nutrition" in Selecting Foods, Drinks with Added Benefits, Dietary Appeal

When Food Gets Personal: Innova Market Insights finds personalized nutrition is on the rise and moving beyond tailored diets

Lu Ann Williams

September 8, 2020

Thanks to technological advances and ever-expanding choice in foodservice and retail venues, each of today’s consumers can adopt a more individual approach to eating.

Kids, Millennials, and Gen Z Consumers Favor Cereal with More Sugar

Cereal is among the favored sugary comforts for many quarantined Americans

June 24, 2020

Americans desire food indulgence, and despite health concerns, some consumers don't mind if sugar is a part of indulgent consumption. Due to the impact of COVID-19, consumers stockpiled food, and many turned to familiar, comforting (and sugary) foods.

American Egg Board: Promote REAL Egg Ingredients

Gen Z consumers value, look for authentic ingredients with purchase decisions

Elisa Maloberti

April 17, 2020

Each generation dictates the characteristics that help define their particular group. In fact, one research organization has bestowed the nickname “True Gen” onto Gen Z, due to their passion for authenticity.

Gen Z, Millennial Consumers Favor Organic Foods & Beverages

Organic produce, meat, and packaged foods among those most popular with adults under age 40

January 15, 2020

Adults under age 40 are especially prone to value healthy, premium, and fresh foods, including organic produce and meat.

GS Gelato's Plant-Based Cold Brew Coffee Oat Milk Dessert

2020 PREDICTIONS: RESTAURANT TRENDS

Technomic Shares Seven Trends to Watch in 2020

Ever-shifting demands for health and flavor guide menus toward sustainably grown and sourced ingredients

Aimee Harvey

December 27, 2019

Everything's connected. That’s the central theme that emerged as Technomic considered the patterns, hurdles and opportunities that are poised to affect the restaurant and foodservice industry in 2020.