Why American Diners are Skipping Breakfast
Breakfast is losing its sizzle for many restaurants, as diners skip morning meals amid shifting habits. But with smart value strategies, restaurant brands still have a shot at reclaiming the morning crowd.
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Hispanic Shoppers’ Health Priorities Shake Up Industry
Hispanic consumers are reshaping the food industry with health-driven choices, flavor curiosity, and rising purchasing power. Brands ignoring this shift risk falling behind as authenticity and wellness become the new growth frontier.
Energy Drinks Put ‘Value’ Back in ‘Value Proposition’
Energy drinks are thriving as price-conscious consumers pivot from costly coffee to functional, flavorful alternatives. With wellness claims and nostalgic flavors, the category is stealing share from traditional caffeine formats.
Plant-Based Dairy Defies Category Trends
Plant-based dairy is driving the next generation of plant-based growth through innovations in milk, yogurt, and cheese, eclipsing plant-based meat’s claim on the market. Despite yogurt and cheese’s modest menu penetration, they represent the fastest growers in the category.
Eyes on the Aisle: A Mid-Year Food Retail Update
Crunch Time: How Do Your Road Trip Snacks Stack Up?
Sour is trending, chocolate is complicated, and regional quirks abound: Kellanova’s new data reveals how generational tastes shape road-trip snacking – and what that means for category innovation. Nostalgia, “swalty,” and convenience drive the ride.
Study Shows Vegan Grocery Costs Vary Widely by State
A recent study by CashNetUSA analyzed the average cost of a basket of vegan groceries purchased at Walmart stores across the U.S. Its findings revealed significant discrepancies in both the affordability and accessibility of plant-based groceries among states.
Power Players of the Aisle: CPG’s Fastest-Growing Brands Revealed
The Circana CPG Growth Leaders report revealed how top-performing brands like Constellation Brands and Celsius energy drinks leverage innovation, personalization, and exclusive partnerships to drive consumer loyalty. The research underscores the importance of authentic connections for sustained growth.
Global Street Food Takes Over Frozen Aisle
Global street food is hot: contributing over $543.5 million in frozen aisle CPG sales over the past two years.
Circana Offers Advice for Avoiding Next Supply Chain Crisis
A new report urges grocers and manufacturers to adopt proactive strategies to navigate supply chain disruptions using real-time data analysis. Highlighting recent events like the Listeria-tainted meat recalls, the report underscores the importance of adapting swiftly to prevent inventory downturns during crises.
Plant-Based 2.0: An Uphill Battle
Despite losing steam in recent years, the plant-based movement is still experiencing pockets of growth, supported by innovation. During the recent FI webinar on the F&B market, industry experts discussed the segment’s future.
Retail Opportunity: Private Label Wins Heading Into 2025
The private label category continues to enjoy seismic growth, slated to reach 24% by 2030. In a recent webinar, stakeholders discuss why the category has endured success, and what’s ahead in 2025.
What’s Ahead in 2025?
Thanksgiving 2024: Surveys Suggest Consumers Will Feast Frugally
A new survey revealed that substituting store brands for name brands can save consumers $17 on a Thanksgiving dinner for 10. Still, many families weigh cost savings against the sentimental value of using specific ingredients tied to cherished holiday recipes.
Innovation, Collaboration and Culture Coalesce at DMA’s Annual Conference
NEW ORLEANS – Embracing innovation, cultivating culture, and focusing on collaboration along the supply chain were key themes on display at the DMA Annual Conference. Hosted by Distribution Market Advantage (DMA), this year’s iteration of …
Rebirth of the Alt-Meat Market? Frozen Continues to Outperform Fresh
The alt-meat market, which peaked in 2018-19, saw sales decline due to factors like market saturation and high prices, but signs of recovery are emerging, particularly in the frozen segment, according to expert Chris DuBois of Circana.
4 Reasons Fresh Meatless Chicken Nuggets Aren’t Selling
The alternative meat market has struggled across the board in recent years, but some plant-based products are bearing the brunt. Sales of fresh, meatless chicken nuggets have sharply declined by 56.2% in 2024 – but why?
Consumers Double Down on Convenience, Fresh
A new report reveals that 52% of consumers value convenience more than before. Grocers are responding by investing in convenience offerings, but face challenges competing with C-stores.
How Foodservice is Contending with Home-Centricity
Circana senior vice president David Portalatin discussed the makeup of the current restaurant customer amid inflationary headwinds.
5 Innovations Shifting the Alternative Meat Landscape
In a recent webinar, Food Business News shared emerging data, trends, innovations, and consumer insights impacting the alternative meat, dairy, and seafood markets, a $1.03B industry attempting to recover from a sharp decline beginning in 2018. Here are five key takeaways.
Circana: Consumers Increasingly Spending on Health and Wellness
The idea of health and wellness is evolving, as shown by a report that noted ways people are tapping into products to harmonize their lives.
Innovation and Inflation: Dual Forces Shaping the Plant-Based Milk Market
Milk alternatives continue to hold the largest share of the plant-based category as innovations intrigue a broader group of consumers. But inflation remains a challenge and some varieties are facing more scrutiny from consumers.
Frozen Heats Up the Market at Frozen IQ 2024
The agenda at Frozen IQ was very simple – to empower and grow the frozen food industry through the sharing of insights and opportunities.
Report: Coffee Consumption Surging Globally
Total global coffee consumption is surging, as servings increased 5% year-over-year in 2023, signaling a promising opportunity for brands.
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For Gen Z, Variety Packs Rule Retail
Some of the takeaways from the Circana report indicate that inflation has generally gone pretty easy on the beverage category, prompting marketing teams to “promote their relative price stability and find ways to demonstrate value, recognizing that ‘value’ doesn’t always mean lower price,” and that premium categories continue to outperform more value-based brand propositions.
Innovations in Fresh Branded Produce
Branded produce companies are dressing up their fruits and veggies to woo online shoppers, tout attributes, and leverage storytelling.
5 Functional Food Trends to Watch
The statistics send a clear message: consumers the world over are searching for functional foods and beverages in 2024
Fast-Food Chains’ ‘Wrap Battle’ Has Commenced
A wrap battle is booming in the QSR arena. By remixing preexisting ingredients with build-your-own appeal, major players are producing flavor-drenched “hunger hacks” and fresh affordable snacks that span dayparts.
Fresh OJ Deep Dive: Brand Leaders Feeling the Squeeze
Fresh orange juice producers continue to walk a fine line between supply and demand while consumer beverage preferences fluctuate widely.
FI Spotlight: Dining Dynamics in 2024
Plant-Based Meat: What’s in Store for 2024?
Plant-based meat continues to recalibrate at retail. In this Q&A, Chris DuBois, EVP and Protein Practice Leader at Circana, spoke with FI to outline major category challenges and priorities in the months ahead.
Plant-Based Trends to Watch in 2024
What key topics will drive plant-based evolution in the year ahead? The Food Institute spoke with several industry analysts and thought leaders to outline major trends to watch in 2024 — and beyond.
What’s Ahead in 2024?
What’s Winning in Frozen Food?
After years of economic upheaval, frozen food remains a beacon of convenience, innovation, and at times, affordability. Which categories and brands are in high demand as the new year approaches?
FI on the Scene: Key Takeaways From the 2023 PLMA Show
The recent PLMA Private Label Trade Show was larger than ever and displayed trends like sweet heat and coconut flavors.
Three Consumer Mindsets Driving Fresh Grocery Sales
Despite easing inflation concerns, consumers are still preparing 85% of meals at home, which presents significant sales opportunities. In a recent webinar, Circana and FMI unpacked the three major mindsets driving today’s fresh grocery shoppers.