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Consumer Eating Occasions

IFMA and Datassential unveil a new view of foodservice consumer eating behaviors.

August 25, 2014

For decades, foodservice organizations have examined consumer behavior through day parts, operator segments, and other industry-defined attributes

Meals for One

NPD says more than 50% of eating and beverage occasions happen when consumers are alone.

August 14, 2014

Consumption behaviors in the U.S. have become less household-oriented and more individualized than previous generations

Spending More on Dining Out

In the 35 years from 1977 to 2012, the average American household budget spent on food away from home increased from 30% to 43%.

July 3, 2014

Sandwiches were the most expensive category, averaging $6.74 in the Northeast in 2012, while Mexican food was the least expensive.

Dinner Ahead of Sweets

Flowers and chocolate may be the most anticipated gifts for Valentine's Day, but most sweethearts plan to give the gift of dinner this year.

February 10, 2014

Only 30% of survey respondents say they plan to buy flowers this year, and even less (15%) plan to buy chocolate.

Restaurants’ Share of Stomach

June 21, 2012

Restaurants and retailers have a long history of competing over consumers' share of stomach.

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.