Mintel, Chicago, says the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of survey respondents say they would pay more for "environmentally friendly" products.
The fifth edition of "The Power of Meat," a joint study by the American Meat Institute (AMI) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), finds that the recession is continuing to impact food purchasing and consumption behavior, including the meat department.
Tired of $5 foot-long sandwiches? Another restaurant chain, Boston Market Corp., Golden, Colo., has been offering smaller portions of four popular menu items for $2.99 each.
Restaurant visit losses in each of the four quarters of 2009 contributed to a 3 percent decline for the year compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.
Natural and specialty blended cheeses will pace future growth in a $14 billion retail market that is projected to be on fire by 2020, according to Packaged Facts.
As financial markets recover, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in U.S. food and agriculture are likely to build in 2010, according to a new report from Rabobank, New York, N.Y.