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How are consumer drinking habits affecting restaurants, grocers?
Consumers are undoubtedly drinking more alcohol amid the pandemic and it's creating a wave of changes for food retailers and restaurants.
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5 trends taking hold in the dairy industry
From alternative dairy products to new cheese and yogurt options, innovation in the dairy industry is booming.
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Shifts in food shopping behaviors due to COVID-19
As we near the end of this tumultuous year, the novel coronavirus continues to upend lives, given the fluctuations and inconsistencies in case incidences, regulations, and official guidance.
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How businesses are feeding the cravings of the comfort- and convenience-centric consumer
Conveniences and comfort food options were all available before COVID-19, but they’ve surged in use and popularity as the pandemic changed everything.
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What’s trending for the future of food?
Food and beverage manufacturers should focus on health-forward options to capitalize on the future of food trends.
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Things we miss: New interests, changing values amidst the pandemic
There are many things we pretty much took for granted prior to the pandemic, some of which we thought were worth noting, since we miss them and — hopefully — we aren't always going to have to live like this.
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How the pandemic is shaping home cooking trends
As the coronavirus pandemic presses on, consumers have settled into routines that involve a lot more home cooking, and studies suggest these habits will continue after the pandemic.
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How the specialty food industry is faring in the era of COVID-19
The Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show was canceled amid COVID-19 this year, so the trade group is using a virtual event to help brands and buyers connect.
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The way forward: What consumers are cooking at home
Consumers’ craving for restaurant food provides an opportunity for innovation in the grocery channel -- whether through meal bundles on the perimeter or restaurant favorites and global flavors in the frozen aisle.
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Behind the growth and shifting nature of the pet industry
Pet products have gone premium, and more Americans than ever are getting in on the trend.
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Understanding what today’s eco-conscious food consumers want
Restaurants, CPG manufacturers and food retailers are all investing in new, innovative ways to give eco-conscious consumers what they’re prioritizing in their food choices.
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The future of food technology: Consumer values and a healthier food system
Despite their appreciation for all thing fresh and less processed, Americans have a long and historical relationship with packaged foods, food science and technology.
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The role of functional food and beverage in the era of COVID-19
To boost immunity and overall health and wellness within the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are increasingly seeking out functional food and beverage products that they believe might aid in the body’s defenses.
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What do today’s grocery shoppers want from seafood?
Opportunities abound for food retailers looking to ramp up seafood sales.
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Series: How to deliver on what today’s adventurous food consumers want
With an eye toward discovery and new experiences, today’s consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous with what -- and how -- they eat and drink.
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Mandated to stay at home, cooking fatigue sets in
Lives and lifestyles have been dramatically altered as consumers face the realities of the moment by adapting meal planning, shopping and cooking behaviors.
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5 important food and beverage industry trends to watch
From the diversification of keto-friendly products to the rise of “gummification,” here are some key trends to monitor in the food and beverage space.
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Industry rises to cater to home baking trend
How are CPG manufacturers, bakeries and other foodservice industry professionals keeping up with consumers’ interest in baking at home?
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Cultural background’s influence on how we eat
Brands that are able to tap into a desire for exploration in ways that satisfy American food values and feel like authentic cultural sharing can reap the rewards.
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From cheddar to cotija, serving up fresh cheese insights
As social distancing continues to be the norm in most parts of the country, many are turning to comfort foods like pizza and burgers.
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Future forward trends: What’s beyond organic?
The rumblings of sustainability-minded, organic consumers are also being met from the industry side with a push toward disruptive agriculture and exploration of becoming "carbon positive."
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Series: How to deliver on what today’s health-conscious food consumers want
Whether it’s wanting healthier versions of classic dishes and snack foods or searching for grocery items that cater to particular dietary needs, the quest for a healthier lifestyle is pervading the food industry in full force.
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How consumer behavior is forever changing the grocery, CPG industry
Shifts in consumer shopping behavior brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are creating what could be lasting changes in CPG and food retail.
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Sous vide finds mainstream success in foodservice, consumer kitchens
Rising demand for convenient meals is feeding the popularity of sous vide among restaurant operators and home cooks.
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Demand for plant-based is hot, but what’s behind the term?
While the plant-based revolution is widely credited with disrupting both dairy and animal-protein categories, rarely do we see discussion of why consumers have such an affinity for all things marketed as “plant-based” today.
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2020 Food forecasts focus on plants, sustainable food stories
2020 food trend forecasts call for continued growing interest in plant-based dishes, sustainable food sources.
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2020 vision: The food trends that will impact the industry in the year ahead
In 2020, there are some big factors we’ll be keeping our eye on that could have major ramifications for the food industry well into the future.
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Diet trends address consumers’ health, sustainability concerns
Food options for both ketogenic and flexitarian diets exploded this year following the rise of consumer demand for more healthy choices as well as food produced sustainably.
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Navigating dark tourism with respectful storytelling
Tourism experts share tips for telling history's darker tales.
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Sustainability 2019: Evolving consumer priorities around purchasing and packaging
Consumer concerns over climate change, plastic waste and other perceived ills are pushing companies and government toward real action.
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Improving plant-based options mean meat isn’t always a must-have
Offering options that appeal to meat-eaters is key to the success of the growing plant-based category, because it reflects the way that most people eat today.
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Take these trends out to the ball game
Sports stadiums across the country are getting creative to expand their appeal and get fans off the couch and into the stands.
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How did pumpkin spice become the dominant flavor of fall?
The reach of pumpkin spice has gone beyond Starbucks lattes to prove it’s more than just a fad, but rather a staple of the season.
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The new convenience: Rethinking our notions of fast and easy
The idea of convenience has evolved over the years -- what does it mean to today's consumers?
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Bugs for dinner: Behind the latest sustainability trend
Putting insects on the menu or in everyday food products isn’t exactly new, so what’s fueling the trend and where is it headed?
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The “fresh vs. tech” food conundrum
Many consumers want to “return to Eden,” but there are also those who believe that is unattainable, and science and technology may be the best way to solve many of the problems with food, health, and the planet today.
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Dinner from the gas station?
With perennial disruptor Amazon already offering Amazon meal kits in their Go stores, wider adoption may not be too far off for other convenience stores.
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How can grocers and food producers cater to flexitarians?
Flexitarian diets are on the rise -- find out what these consumers are seeking.
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Living with limits: Food shopping strategies of today’s low-income consumers
As the US economy continues to shift, understanding and meeting the needs of low-income consumers in the US has never been more critical.
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Gen X, millennials are a growing force behind fancy food trends
Gen X and millennials have unseated baby boomers to become the biggest force behind specialty food trends, and plant-based is the fastest growth category.
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Teens in the kitchen: Gen Z’s independence in food and cooking choices
Welcome to the era of “eating autonomy” where Gen-Z teens independently do much of their own food preparation at home and often eat alone.
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How ultra-rare, premium spirits are cultivating mass followings
Consumers are gravitating toward hard-to-find and premium spirits.