The 39th annual report, “Eating Patterns in America,” highlights a growing trend toward at-home dining over the past year, with 86% of eating occasions sourced from home. While retail volumes show modest growth, foodservice traffic remains under pressure. However, significant opportunities remain in both sectors, with American consumers spending nearly $1.7 trillion annually on food and beverages.
The NPD Group suggests reports that consumers still eat most meals at home. Meanwhile, they’re continuing to try plant-based or vegetable-forward options for reasons of health or interest in sustainability. Others follow specialty diets and welcome quick, easy options. Everyday eaters also crave more international tastes.
The new cooking concentrate can be stirred in with any protein, grain or vegetable for a customizable level of flavor
September 26, 2022
The new cooking concentrate can be stirred in with any protein, grain or vegetable for a customizable level of flavor and is Campbell's latest innovation designed to give consumers a secret ingredient in their pantry.
In 2021, plant-based meat’s dollar share equated to 2.7% of retail packaged meat sales, or 1.4% of the total meat category (including random weight meat), according to data released by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), The Good Food Institute (GFI), and SPINS.
Pre-pandemic changes in the workforce and an aging population contributed to a home-centric lifestyle
December 17, 2021
Most analyses during the pandemic have focused on discerning its impact on consumer behavior and forecasting how this might change going forward. However, before the pandemic structural changes in the workforce and the aging population already contributed to a home-centric lifestyle, and COVID accelerated it, reports The NPD Group.
New product takes the time-consuming work out of preparing a home cooked meal
November 2, 2021
New Sheet Pan Meals from Birds Eye feature premium Birds Eye vegetables and tender, lean proteins that are pre-cut and seasoned. Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals are ready to serve in 25 minutes and use only one pan.
The new sauces are available in four varieties including Creamy Green Chile, Creamy Tomatillo Lime, Al Pastor and Creamy Roasted Garlic
October 26, 2021
Inspired by the latest flavors trending in Mexican cuisine, the new line of sauces gives home cooks simple, convenient options for making creamy enchiladas at home and is useful for people who want to go beyond traditional red and green sauces.
Six new meals feature plant-based twists on classic comfort foods and global cuisines, including Freshly’s own Rainbow Harvest Plant-Based Burger
August 10, 2021
Freshly Inc., a chef-prepared meal delivery service, launched its first-ever plant-based line including six new purely plant meals featuring plant-based proteins made with clean, whole-food ingredients.