Healthier snack eating tends to depend on location
October 30, 2015
Over a third of snacks consumed after dinner are sweet, and over 40% of snacks carried from home and eaten at school, work, in the car, or at other locations are better-for-you.
Millennials, men and parents are among the most responsive to social media marketing strategies
October 21, 2015
Social media marketing strategies are an undeniable force in today's world, and retail food industry must make social platforms a part of their marketing strategy.
Specialty food consumers report spending one in three food dollars on specialty food, up from one in four in 2014
October 19, 2015
Men are stepping up purchases, less affluent shoppers are buying a wide variety of products like artisanal cheese and single-origin chocolate, and millennials are showing their age at the store.
With consumer interest in “natural” and organic health foods on a continuing rise, endless possibilities are open for creative food formulators and marketers
Grains are enjoying a renaissance arising from a confluence of the natural/organic push; a “back to bread” trend that has restored artisanal and artisanal-style breads to star status; and—from two opposing directions—the gluten-free wave.
The attraction of ancient grains is the bundle of benefits that manifests as simplicity
October 13, 2015
Ancient grains play an important role in many of today's leading food trends including whole grains, gluten-free, non-GMO and bio-diversity, natural, organic, high fiber, high protein and vegan diets.
Grocery store removes certified synthetic colors, partially hydrogenated oils and added MSG
October 2, 2015
With 90% of ALDI products being sold under private labels, ALDI is able to ensure that customers have a wide selection of options free of these ingredients and available at the low prices they are known for.
More than half of 2015 has transpired, which is at once baffling and comforting. Time keeps slipping away, but its passage allows us a glimpse at patterns that may influence the months and years ahead.
Full trends report includes sharable infographic and recorded webinar series
August 25, 2015
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) introduced new resources related to its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2015 analysis with The Hartman Group, which initially debuted at FMI Connect in Chicago.