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Forecast: Tight Consumer Spending

IRI MarketPulse Survey Finds Conservative Consumer Behaviors Will Remain Prevalent throughout 2014.

January 24, 2014

After a year of sluggish economic growth in 2013, it is no surprise that consumers are beginning the new year with a conservative outlook.

Private Label Remains Strong

Shoppers seem to be keeping their private label shopping habits consistent with last year.

September 20, 2013

Some shopper segments appear to be increasing their acceptance of private label, with more than a third of shoppers still saying that they are buying more private-label brands than last year.

Canadian Food Spending

Most Canadians believe the food they purchase has increased in price over the past year.

May 16, 2013

A majority say they will tighten their belts and make smarter decisions when purchasing food.

Coffee Break

American consumers appear to view even the most troubled economy in decades as little deterrent to their need for a daily cup of joe.

April 11, 2013

Zagat has completed its first survey to delve into the coffee-drinking habits of American consumers; they’ve discovered that even in the worst of the economic crisis, coffee lovers are loathe to sacrifice their beany brew.

Recovery on Foodservice

January 30, 2013

With the economy recovering from the recession, some consumers are purchasing retailer meal solutions (RMS) less often than they did just two years ago.

Economics and Weight Gain

January 24, 2013

Bad news about the economy could cause people to pack on the pounds.

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.