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.
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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.
Candy & Confections Are Killin’ It in 2023
What if candy were associated more with a lifestyle and not with high-sugar, indulgence-driven snacking? That’s how the Swedes do it. In the 1970s, a Swedish dentist created a campaign suggesting children only eat candy …
More Diners Looking for Sushi Fix at Grocery Stores
Consumers are turning toward grocery store sushi when looking for a healthier snack or quick meal but don’t want to pay restaurant prices.
FI Newscast (August 25, 2023) – Featuring Darren Seifer, Circana
State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery
The American Bakers Association (ABA) and SNAC International recently hosted a webinar describing the current state of the snack and bakery industry. Presented in partnership with Circana (formerly IRI), the webinar featured a slew of …
What’s Up with Watermelon? Prices, for Starters
While food inflation seems to be cooling in the aggregate, watermelon prices remain red hot. That’s according to Mintec, a market intelligence company, which recently reported prices had surged 49% in mid-July when compared to …
Cleaner Labels Could Renew Interest in Alt-Meat as Sales are Dropping
The meat alternative market is slowing down after years of explosive growth: dollar sales fell 18.5% to $370.2 million for the 52 weeks ended June 18, according to data from Circana. Without the perception of …
Why Is America Nuts For Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter—it’s the ingredient with top-billing in the iconic PB&J sandwich, an American classic, and a $2 billion industry.
Locally Sourced Produce Can Boost Summer Sales
Summer offers the perfect opportunity for grocers to offer locally grown produce to differentiate themselves from the competition. Shoppers are looking for fresh foods for all occasions, from morning meals to barbecues, and positioning the …
Pickles, Mayo, and Colachup – Oh My! A Summer Condiments Report
There’s nothing more quintessentially American than the summer cookout, and this summer, mayonnaise is the top of the condiments at U.S. barbecues. That’s according to a recent report from Amazon Fresh, which found mayo was …
C-Stores’ Transformative Era Is Upon Us
The C-store landscape has changed drastically over the last several years, but the transformation is far from over.
Beyond the Pump: A C-Store Deep Dive
Convenience stores often get a bad rap for lackluster foodservice options, but the category has expanded to include better foodservice options in the past few years.
How to Win in the 2023 Snacking Universe
“Snacking is still a lifestyle in the U.S., fueled by the younger generation,” Wyatt began. “We’re in an unprecedented situation as price hikes in this category are outpacing other food/bev categories.”
Free-Range Eggs to Return Soon
Free-range eggs returned to store shelves in the U.K., a sign that the bird flu outbreak has abated enough for the government to reduce the risk level to medium.