Consumers' frugal behaviors -- adopted during the recession -- are becoming engrained and reflect a "new normal" approach to shopping, dining, and eating preferences, says market research publisher Packaged Facts.
Emerging global cuisines are literally opening up a whole new world of culinary experiences to American consumers of all ages due to the nearly infinite range of ingredients, forms and flavors.
Despite a recessionary climate, U.S. sales of ice cream and related frozen desserts (including frozen yogurt and frozen novelties) increased 2 percent to reach $25 billion in 2009.
Resolved to lose weight in the new year? Consumers Union, Yonkers, N.Y., says the February issue of its Consumer Reports Health magazine reviews of 24 frozen microwaveable diet meals.