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Study: Buying less is better than buying green

Study participants who reported having fewer materialistic values were more likely to engage in reduced consumption.

November 7, 2019

Humans' overconsumption of resources – from food to transportation– is a leading contributor to global climate change, says Sabrina Helm, researcher for University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

Study: Rising generation of food consumers more open to new food technology

Gen Z respondents indicated they are more likely to try a food grown with technology (77%) and are more comfortable overall with the use of technology to grow food (71%).

November 5, 2019

Gen Z—the newest generation of food consumers with purchasing power—is more open to food technology than older generations, according to new research from Ketchum, New York.

Plant-based foods—A fad or sticking around for good?

Millennials, born 1981-1996, are the top consumers of plant-based meat alternatives.

November 1, 2019

A new study by The NPD Group, Chicago, addresses the rapid growth of plant-based foods at retail and on restaurant menus, and discusses the interest in plant-based food as a passing fad vs. a long-term trend.

The Millennial food shift—How CPG food companies can rescue their market

Seemingly overnight, this shift in eating habits has roiled the business models of food-oriented CPG companies.

Sharon McLenahan

October 15, 2019

For generations, the once-centerpiece of the American home has become much less important – marginalized by Millennials and younger generations who choose to order up their nourishment with a few silent taps of the cell phone rather than the clank of pots and pans.

Study: Quality, transparent sourcing drive Millennial food choices

80% of Millennials value quality when it comes to food shopping, and nearly 70% are willing to spend more money on high-quality foods.

September 10, 2019

Quality drives Millennial food shopping, according to a new survey presented by Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas.

Sweet Earth Foods study reveals Millennials try an average of 46 new foods a year

The plant-based food processor uncovered the latest trends and spends for Millennials’ food habits.

August 30, 2019

Millennials spend nearly 1,200 hours each year on food, whether it be meal-prepping, cooking or eating out, according to a study released by Sweet Earth Foods, Moss Landing, Calif.

Study finds younger Millennials outspend older cohorts on food, beverage purchases

Younger Millennial spending on food and beverages is clearly outpacing older baby boomers and retirees who struggled in Q1.

June 4, 2019

This mixed bag is impacting consumer spending on food and beverages, according to the latest IRI Consumer Connect survey released by IRI, Chicago.

How strategic alliances help refrigerated & frozen food brands grab consumer attention

The landscape of the food industry and how brands and consumers interact has changed drastically.

Sue Reninger

May 21, 2019

If you’re targeting Millennials the same way you were when your brand first started focusing on them, you may be speaking to an audience that has lost interest.

Study: Millennials with kids present a growth group for U.S. restaurants

Millennials overall make the most restaurant visits per capita, despite their visits slowing.

March 20, 2019

Millennial parents are increasingly looking to restaurants to take on the task of cooking for their families, according to a study presented by The NPD Group, Chicago.

Study: Yellow and orange to stimulate food, beverage development in 2019

Shoppers – particularly younger ones hailing from Generation Z – will gravitate toward food and beverages colored with natural yellow and orange shades.

January 18, 2019

The sunshine spectrum – bright yellow to deep orange – will stimulate colorful food and beverage development in 2019, according to a study released by GNT Group, The Netherlands.

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Study: Buying less is better than buying green

Study: Rising generation of food consumers more open to new food technology

Plant-based foods—A fad or sticking around for good?

The Millennial food shift—How CPG food companies can rescue their market

Study: Quality, transparent sourcing drive Millennial food choices

Sweet Earth Foods study reveals Millennials try an average of 46 new foods a year

Study finds younger Millennials outspend older cohorts on food, beverage purchases

How strategic alliances help refrigerated & frozen food brands grab consumer attention

Study: Millennials with kids present a growth group for U.S. restaurants

Study: Yellow and orange to stimulate food, beverage development in 2019

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