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Is prosperity fueling a shift in pasta trends?
Photo: Flickr userpaPisc Spaghetti, mac-and-cheese and other indulgent noodle dishes have been perennially popular foods that work with the wallet when times are tight....
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GMO labeling: Food makers increasingly aim for cleaner labels
(Photo: Flickr user Take Back Your Health Conference) GMO labeling legislation continued on its journey this year as Vermont and other states passed bills...
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The purchasing power of millennials and the state of the snack industry
(Photo: Flickr userVegan Feast Catering) As consumers across demographics become busier and look for more convenient options in the food and beverage space, it...
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Healthy, artisanal options revive consumer interest in bread
(Photo: Caro Wallis/Flickr Creative Commons) Amid the low-carb craze and fervor for gluten-free items, bread and other bakery products have managed to find a...
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Understanding the power brand phenomenon
Power brands are not just cash cows. They are brands whose position in food culture and shrewd management have, together, allowed otherwise dated brands...
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Convenience, freshness flavor healthy snack trends
Photo: Flickr user Kristin Sloan From fresh fruits and raw nuts to processed bars and packaged chips, consumers’ demand for convenience and flavor as...
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Who moved my seaweed?: The challenges of merchandising in the ethnic foods aisle
(Photo: Flickr user Michael Hicks) The other day I was in the “ethnic” aisle at our local grocery store picking up some items I...
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Greek food companies explore increasing exports amid economic crisis
Photo: Flickr user Alexander Baxevanis Dimitris Politopoulos and his team heard their mobile phones ringing as soon as they turned them back on after...
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Retailers, manufacturers look to strike the right balance on the front end
Dusek and Hughes discuss front-end sales at FMI Connect The shopping list is a common tool for consumers, who often shop for groceries with...
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Report: What do food industry operators want and how do they buy?
Do you know what motivates the food industry operator — the person or people making the business decisions for a restaurant or other establishment?...
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Retailers, manufacturers ride the wave of gluten-free
(Photo: flickr user elana’s pantry) It’s no surprise that many consumers adhere to gluten-free diets due to gluten allergy or intolerance, but a growing...
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Brands use packaging to stand out on the shelf, communicate core values
(Photo: Newscred) Packaging has always been important to a product’s success. Iconic bottles, boxes and other containers have helped elevate certain products to icon...
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Rethinking branding, what it means to be “new and improved”
An illustration of what a Heinz Flavors 57 might look like (Photo: CBX) Innovation ain’t easy. For starters, it requires something precious that all...
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Room for growth? How culture explains category-specific dynamics of private label
(Photo: Flickr user Jessica W) Despite some predictions by food industry market watchers that private label is set to take over, private label share of...
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Price matching: Mobile apps make it easier to find food bargains
(Photo:Flickr user Indiana Stan) Supermarkets have always had their share of bargain hunters, coupon clippers and shoppers in search of serious discounts, but digital...
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Segmenting the protein beverage market — 5 key categories you should know
(Photo: Flickr Creative Commons user Mike Mozart) Protein has become a buzz word in the food and beverage industry. It’s up there with gluten-free,...
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Report: Challenging and redefining consumer loyalty
(Photo: Flickr user Lauren Parnell Marino) Loyalty programs and other loyalty efforts are fairly common among food retailers, brands and restaurants, but in today’s...
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Trend vs. Fad: Food marketers should think more like venture capitalists
New report recommends using entrepreneurial markers to launch Food marketers often fixate on whether certain consumer behaviors represent long-term trends or passing fads: This...
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Omnichannel retail: What does the store of the future look like for Waitrose?
Waitrose’s Curnow speaks at Retail’s BIG Show Retailers are operating in a very exciting world today. From social media to mobile devices, there are...
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Millennials drive high-protein snack innovation
(photo: Susie Wyshak) Two trends have come together to drive the growth of new snack foods — consumers are snacking more and sometimes using...
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Health, community themes to drive 2015’s culinary trends, Sterling Rice Group says
(Photo: Flickr user Kirinohana) “Advanced Asian” tops Sterling Rice Group‘s list of Culinary Trends for 2015, as increasingly sophisticated American palates embrace international flavors. Sterling...