market research trends | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Are Consumers Turning to More Active Nutrition Products?

March 3, 2020

The sports nutrition market has become more mainstream, whilst dedicated gym goers and sports people may have seen products as purely functional, everyday consumers want sports nutrition products that they can easily incorporate into everyday routines. Consumers are taking a more proactive, holistic and long-term approach to health. This means that there is a significant opportunity for brands of nutritious, “better-for-you” products to target these consumers. So, is the everyday consumer actively looking for sports nutrition products?

Study: Breakthrough technologies enable food safety in dairy industry

Partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, co-development and other collaborative models are best suited to leverage new technology in the design of smart solutions.

August 29, 2017

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The advent of novel technologies in the fields of life science development, advanced material design, microelectronics and nanotechnology, advanced thermodynamics, food engineering and processing and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations are converging through food safety testing applications and smart food safety management.

Report: 76% of U.S. workers embrace automation, do not fear losing their job

New research finds future job growth will depend on a balance of upskilled and re-trained workers operating alongside automation.

August 24, 2017

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Randstad US, Atlanta, released new research findings that shows American workers do not fear losing their job due to automation.

Study: Fresh produce drives sales of vegetables category

U.S. fruit and vegetable production is a major business enterprise, and mostly focuses on processed fruits and vegetables.

June 27, 2017

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The fruit and vegetable processing industry is gradually growing at a strong growth rate thanks to a rising consumer demand for fresh and healthy products that are easily available and need minimum preparation time, according to a new study from Market Research Hub.

Study: U.S. manufacturing, logistics industries grew dramatically over last generation

U.S. manufacturing production grew 11% since the dot.com bust (2000-03) and the ensuing economic turbulence of the 2001 and 2007-09 recessions.

June 12, 2017

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Contrary to public perception, U.S. manufacturing and logistics industries experienced dramatic growth over the past generation, according to a new report from Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Muncie, Ind., and Conexus Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind.

Study: Consumers purchase more produce, low-fat dairy at supermarkets, supercenters, club stores

A study produced by USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) used household purchasing data to compute “healthy basket” scores for the foods and beverages purchased each month by a household.

May 9, 2017

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Over 2008-12, an average of 67% of households predominantly shopped at supermarkets.

National Grocers Association shares findings on grocery shopping trends

The results revealed high consumer satisfaction among independent supermarkets.

February 13, 2017

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The National Grocers Association (NGA), Arlington, Va., released topline results from its national grocery shoppers survey that was conducted by Nielsen, New York, on behalf of NGA.

Study: Frozen fruit, vegetable market on the rise

Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth.

January 27, 2017

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The global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34% and reach 751 million tons by 2027, according to a report published by Market Research Future, Woburn, Mass.

Study: The purchasing power, influence of the multicultural Millennial

Nearly half of multicultural Millennials use their mobile devices to compare prices and browse when shopping, and almost 80% agree that the internet is a great place to buy products.

January 26, 2017

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The multicultural Millennial population consists of almost half of the Millennial generation (42%) and represents local markets that drive 47% of the total U.S. gross domestic product.