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Major food and beverage manufacturers continue to struggle

Deloitte’s annual survey indicates, for the fifth year in a row, difficulty in reaching the hearts and minds of consumers.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 13, 2015

Big players in the food and beverage industry are trying to do the right thing.

2015 Dairy Index: Milk seeks revitalization through innovation, communication

Tetra Pak’s annual report says a busy, health-conscious generation reaffirms the strong belief in milk’s goodness, providing opportunities to grow consumption.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 10, 2015

Despite changing consumer lifestyles and anti-milk messaging, a new survey indicates consumers worldwide remain overwhelmingly positive about the “goodness” of milk when it comes to nutritional value.

Understanding the Shift in Consumer Shopping Habits

Marina Mayer

July 1, 2015

Now that consumers are opening their wallets a bit more, they’re also shifting the nation’s buying habits.

Drastic Lifestyle Changes Impact Global Frozen Food Market

April 14, 2015

The drastic lifestyle changes in today’s always-on-the-go consumers are causing a shift in the global frozen food market, according to a study conducted by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

Technology—the Core Ingredient in Clean Label Foods

Jeffrey Andrews

April 7, 2015

Today’s cold food manufacturers are turning to technology to improve their portfolios and flavor profiles.

Study: Shoppers Show Loyalty to Favorite Stores

April 7, 2015

A new nationwide study of consumers indicates that young shoppers increasingly demonstrate loyalty to the stores they use for household grocery purchases.

How Master Data Management Reaches Today’s Empowered Consumer

Jeff Behn

February 19, 2015

Having a common view of the market across each stage of a consumer’s path to purchase unlocks the power to compete and win in a dynamic and fluid market. Yet, it also drives the need for more accurate, reliable and consistent nutrition and product information.

Study: Sustainability is Key When Making Food Purchasing Decisions

March 14, 2014

American consumers are willing to pay more for locally produced foods and want companies to provide more sustainable food options, according to a new study conducted by Cone Communications Research, Boston.

Study: Waste Reduction, Regaining Trust Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2014

November 12, 2013

"Waste not want not" and "you can trust us" top the food and beverage Top 10 Trends list for 2014, according to a study conducted by Innova Market Insights.

Study Outlines Millennials’ Shopping Habits

November 7, 2013

Everything you thought you knew about Millenials may not be true. Find out the relationship between Millenials and brands and what shopping influences their behaviors and spending habits.