Restaurant and Foodservice
Why quickserves had an edge in the year of off-premises dining
The pandemic put a focus on already growing quickserve drive-thru operations.
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Q&A: Health and safety will continue to drive grocery retail trends in 2021
Social distancing, touchless technology and a focus on transparency will continue to drive the way we live our lives and the way we shop in the coming year, according to Acosta’s Colin Stewart.
Consumer Insights
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.
Consumer Insights
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.
Consumer Insights
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.
Consumer Insights
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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Bringing supermarkets into the smartphone era
In this interview, Acosta Senior Manager of Business Intelligence Christina Davis explains the findings of Acosta’s report “The Mobile-ization of Grocery Shopping,” including how retailers can make the shopping experience more mobile
Food
Top 10: Pizza at Panera, panic shopping at Walmart
The pandemic fueled business decisions at companies including Panera, Walmart, Coca-Cola and General Mills.
Food Retail
The state of sustainable seafood
We all know sustainable seafood is more than just a buzzword these days -- how are grocers, CPG producers and restaurants tackling the issue?
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Q&A: Walmart Media Group exec talks omnichannel marketing, transparency in retail advertising
Walmart Media Group's Stephen Howard-Sarin discusses the omnichannel shopping shift and how marketers can adjust their strategies to keep up with the trend.
Restaurant and Foodservice
California’s wine industry weathers a record wildfire season
California's wine industry faced a double whammy in 2020 as a record wildfire season hit amid the pandemic.
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Lamb options in the meat case feed consumer cravings for more variety
US consumers are cooking at home more than ever, and grass-fed lamb is a versatile, nutritious protein with endless culinary possibilities. Adding lamb to the meat case can appeal to shoppers looking to shake up their routine.
Consumer Insights
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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Gut check: Consumers choose trusted brands when shopping for meat
Buying from brands that align with their values is especially important to today’s consumers, and retailers can boost sales by sharing information that helps create an emotional connection between brands and shoppers.
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How to prep your meat case for the holiday season and the new year
Consumers’ needs at the meat case are evolving amid the pandemic, and the increased emphasis on home cooking will shape shopping lists during the holidays and into the new year.
Consumer Insights
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.
Food
Top 10: Uncle Ben’s moves forward with a new name, classic cereals travel back in time
This week top news reflected signs of the changing times via a few rebrands, a look at food retail and a catering to the wants of consumers who are perhaps yearning for years past.
Consumer Insights
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.
Voice of the Educator
How to be a math teacher, even if you aren’t a “math person”
To overcome their own math anxiety, teachers don’t need to become math whizzes; they simply need to create an environment where mistakes are okay.
Consumer Insights
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.
Consumer Insights
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.
Food
Top 10: Burger King’s Restaurant of Tomorrow, Jelly Belly branches out into chocolate
Restaurant chains including Burger King, Taco Bell and Shake Shack unveiled new formats for the pandemic era.
Consumer Insights
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.
Food
Grocers, CPG producers take on a new era of safety concerns
Grocers and CPG producers are working overtime to ensure the safety of both consumers and employees.
Food
Top 10: M&M’s reminds us Halloween is still coming; will Whole Foods be cashierless in 2021?
Candy news hit the sweet spot in this week’s top 10, with Mars Wrigley, Mondelez and Behave, a new direct-to-consumer brand of better-for-you gummy candy making the list.
Marketing Strategy
COVID-19 changed consumer behavior and marketing strategy
Anvil Media’s Kent Lewis explores five impactful changes in consumer behavior caused by the coronavirus pandemic – and how marketers should react and adapt to them.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing during COVID-19: Doing nothing is not an option
Wrapify’s James Heller offers three reasons why marketers won’t pause activities as many did in the spring should another wave of COVID-19 rollback opening plans. Instead, they will use data-driven marketing and even try new tactics to maintain business.
Food Retail
Creating an experience at food retail is rapidly evolving
In these uncertain times, what are grocers doing to create an experience both in-store and online that keeps customers coming back?
Food
Top 10: Lidl named top retailer, Fat Brands to buy Johnny Rockets, Baby Nut comes of age
Fatburger parent Fat Brands will buy Johnny Rockets for $25M
Brands & Campaigns
Digital CX: How brands can win the new normal and beyond
Airship’s Mike Herrick looks at three experience-driven ways that brands can build lasting loyalty as marketing continues its digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer Insights
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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Case ready meat packaging helps retailers increase assortment while reducing labor costs
Case ready meat offerings cut down on waste and labor for retailers and give shoppers an easy solution for tonight’s dinner or stocking the freezer.
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Is the world getting close to its first taste of cultured meat?
Cultured meat startups won bigger investments in 2019 as they worked to make their products affordable and accessible.
Marketing Strategy
How the work-from-home trend became a marketing opportunity
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a work-from-home boom, Yotpo’s Raj Nijjer looks at how buying trends have changed dramatically. Understanding these new shopping and spending trends can create an opportunity for brands.
Consumer Insights
What do today’s grocery shoppers want from seafood?
Opportunities abound for food retailers looking to ramp up seafood sales.
Food
Top 10: Mondelez makes growth plans, Trader Joe’s to rebrand ethnic lines
Mondelez plans to feed pandemic-era demand for comfort food, Trader Joe's will rebrand its ethnic food lines in response to demand.
Food
How comfort food brands can chart a course for post-pandemic growth
As consumers continue to cook at home more amid the pandemic, pantry staples, frozen meals and comfort foods have an opportunity to grow their relevance.
Food
Top 10: Restaurant-inspired chip flavors, addressing the nation’s change shortage
This week, readers were interested in Mondelez cutting 25% of its products and Americans loving fluffy Japanese milk bread.
Food
Meal kit industry shines during pandemic
Customers have been drawn to the convenience, reliability, variety and quality provided by meal kit services during stay-at-home order across the US.
Consumer Insights
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.
Food Retail
Private label plays a growing role in plant-based grocery trends
Kroger-owned King Soopers was recognized in a recent report for its range of private-label plant-based products.
Consumer Insights
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.