Articles Tagged with ''market trends''

Convenience is a key driver for U.S. consumers who are increasingly turning to prepared foods purchased at the supermarket deli for in-home suppers, reports The NPD Group.

Health and weight maintenance discussions are spreading to the supermarket aisles according to Shopping for Health 2010, the 18th annual study from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention.

Fiber is noticeably absent from the typical American diet, according to new research by Mintel.

"Got room left for dessert?" If so, here's what on the menu. The Food Channel®, Chicago, released its "Top Ten Dessert Trends" based on research it conducted with CultureWaves.

Although the recession forced millions of Americans into the kitchen and to develop an eat-at-home mindset, a new survey by ConAgra Foods suggests that -- despite an easing of economic conditions -- Americans are not soon to let go of their new habits.

Competition is alive and well in the broiler chicken industry and benefits chicken farmers, poultry companies and consumers, according to a new industry study.

Diners want more variety in sandwiches, with expectations highest in those aged 18 to 24.

Snacking is the new way to order at restaurants, says Mintel.

On-trend products, leaner organizations and acquisitions offer “green shoots” of hope in prepared food markets.

As the two age groups that most benefited the convenience store category, Baby Boomers, ages 46-64, and young adults, ages 18-33, age over the next decade, convenience stores will need to adapt to meet their changing needs, reports The NPD Group.