A full 90% of brand owners say packaging is critical to their brand's success.
May 17, 2019
Many brands are planning to spend significantly more on packaging in coming months, according to “2019 Brand Owner Packaging Study,” released by L.E.K. Consulting, Boston.
Among consumers who say they try to eat healthy, the two most common foods for indulgence are fast food and pizza.
November 27, 2018
As changing preferences are driving demand for fresher and healthier eating options, Americans are consuming significantly more grains, fats and calories than they used to, according to new research from L.E.K. Consulting, Boston, Mass.
Three out of four consumers say they’re committed to at least one health, wellness, ethical or environmental attribute among the foods they eat.
October 29, 2018
The desire to pay more for healthier foods is growing stronger. That’s because up to 70% of consumers say they’re willing to pay a premium for food products in the natural, ethical, enhanced or “less of…” categories, according to “Consumer Health Claims 3.0: The Next Generation of Mindful Food Consumption,” a new survey from L.E.K. Consulting, Chicago.
• Brand owners are anticipating more demand for new packaging and new packaging formats, and expect proliferations of new “sub-brands.”
May 14, 2018
Product positioning, marketing, the economy, taste trends, business and consumer spending and the direction of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector all impact the future of packaging trends, according to insights released by L.E.K. Consulting, Boston, Mass.
Restaurants and other foodservice establishments plan to fight back by updating their menu offerings, negotiating better terms with suppliers and creating digital services like online ordering, the study says.
May 18, 2017
The restaurant industry and other foodservice operators are on a tear, with sales growth outpacing retail for a decade and revenues surpassing retail for the first time in 2015, according to a new study by L.E.K. Consulting, Boston.