Articles Tagged with ''Packaged Facts''

Pinpointing Connections: Weekly Exercise, Household Income, and Healthier Food Choices

In wake of proposed dietary guidelines, Packaged Facts research underscores general shift away from processed foods and towards more “real” food

February 25, 2015

The federal panel of experts pointed to the lack of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, in addition to the overconsumption of calories, saturated fat, sodium, refined grains, and added sugars, as the primary defects in the average American diet.

Hispanic Food Shoppers Study

Spending on food at grocery and other food stores by Latino consumers has risen more than 80% over the past ten years

February 16, 2015

While Hispanic food shoppers offer a rich opportunity for food marketers and retailers, they also present a potentially bewildering set of challenges. As highlighted in the report Hispanic Food Shoppers in the U.S. by market research publisher Packaged Facts, the in-store behavior of Hispanic food shoppers is the product of a complex interplay among a wide range of factors.

Dissecting the U.S. Pizza Market

Foodservice and retail study finds tension between health trends and pizza demand

January 29, 2015

Kids love pizza. Their parents typically love it a lot less these days. Yet because of pizza's kid-friendly position, it appears on a quarter of all kids' restaurant menus, which is significant given their typically limited scope, according to Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail, 2nd Edition, a recently released report by market research publisher Packaged Facts.

U.S. Dieters Balancing Snacking and Weight Management

Nearly 100 million Americans are watching their diet to lose weight or to maintain their current weight

January 9, 2015

Nearly 100 million Americans are watching their diet to lose weight or to maintain their current weight. The eating habits of these calorically-conscientious consumers have changed significantly in the past five years.

Satisfying Cereal Bars

William A. Roberts, Jr.

January 10, 2013

Cereal bars have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, as studies have criticized the products as full of sugar, fat and calories. However, many of these same bars are positioned as healthy, with such nutritious attributes as whole grains, nuts and dried fruit. How are manufacturers responding to the criticism, while keeping consumer needs and demands at the forefront?

Cooking up Adventure

April 7, 2011

Burrowing out of the recession, consumers will be exploring more exotic territory in the quest for unique flavors and nourishing foods in 2011.

Loss Leaders

William A. Roberts, Jr.

March 7, 2011

Latest government statistics indicate nearly 70% of American adults and almost 32% of the country's school-age children and adolescents are either overweight or obese, and manufacturers have new tools at their disposal to help consumers combat this issue.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.