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U.S. Enters 'Cool Down' Period for Refrigerated and Frozen Food Purchases as Stockpiling Decreases

Sales numbers down across the board, but still significantly higher compared to last year.

April 13, 2020

The latest data from research firm IRI (Information Resources Inc.) and BCG (Boston Consulting Group) shows frozen and refrigerated food sales leveling off after a sharp sales spike in March due to COVID-19 stockpiling by consumers.

Frozen and Refrigerated Foods See Sky-High Spike in Sales Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

New data from IRI details consumer food and beverage stockpiling trends since March 1.

Michael Costa

March 30, 2020

New data from research firm IRI (Information Resources Inc.) and BCG (Boston Consulting Group) shows frozen and refrigerated food sales spiking 78.8% and 57.8%, respectively, compared to a year ago, and attributed to COVID-19-related stockpiling by consumers beginning on March 1. The numbers are through the week ending March 15.

Study examines food industry trust issues

The new research gauges the trustworthiness of food companies and institutions, various grocery categories and sources of food information.

April 9, 2019

Almost half of consumers who regularly buy food for their households don’t trust the food industry to do the right thing, and nearly one-fourth actively distrust it, according to research presented by FoodThink from Signal Theory, Kansas City, Mo.

Survey reveals U.S. consumers learn about healthy food trends via social media

Called the "Siri for brands," Suzy is a consumer intelligence platform that unlocks critical consumer insights to help organizations make better and more informed decisions—faster.

March 22, 2019

Suzy, New York, asked U.S. consumers where they are most likely to first hear about the latest in healthy food trends.

Report unveils uptick in M&As for Q1 2018

2018 marked the fourth highest Q1 since 2009, highlighting consumer’s positive stance for deal-making.

April 11, 2018

Mergermarket, a New York-based division of Acuris, released its Global M&A roundup report for the consumer sector for the first quarter (Q1) of 2018.

NPD Group reveals food, beverage industry predictions for 2018

These new realities reflect consumers’ changing demands that will force marketers to re-align how they remain relevant.

November 30, 2017

Chicago-based NPD Group released its 2018 predictions for the food and beverage industry.

Whole Foods reveals top food trends for 2018

Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018.

November 6, 2017

Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas, released its survey of the Top 10 most anticipated food trends for the year ahead.

Study: Food should be marketed as 'meal' rather than 'snack' to curb obesity

Researchers found that those who had eaten pasta labeled as a “snack” ate more at the taste test then when it had been labeled as a “meal.”

November 1, 2017

In what is said to be the first ever study of its kind, Jane Ogden, professor in Health Psychology, and researchers from the University of Surrey, UK, examined the impact of labeling food products as “snacks” or “meals.”

Mintel announces 5 global food, drink trends for 2018

In 2018, expect to see transparency and traceability for all, regardless of income.

October 26, 2017

Mintel, Chicago, announced five key trends set to impact the global food and drink market over the coming year.

Study reveals trends in U.S. food consumption

This report examines food through the lens of its importance as a cultural marker.

October 25, 2017

A new report published by Conill, El Segundo, Calif., reveals 14 trends that are reshaping the relationships between people and the foods they eat.

Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

U.S. Enters 'Cool Down' Period for Refrigerated and Frozen Food Purchases as Stockpiling Decreases

Frozen and Refrigerated Foods See Sky-High Spike in Sales Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Study examines food industry trust issues

Survey reveals U.S. consumers learn about healthy food trends via social media

Report unveils uptick in M&As for Q1 2018

NPD Group reveals food, beverage industry predictions for 2018

Whole Foods reveals top food trends for 2018

Study: Food should be marketed as 'meal' rather than 'snack' to curb obesity

Mintel announces 5 global food, drink trends for 2018

Study reveals trends in U.S. food consumption

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