Concerns About Discretionary Spending Jolt Coffee Chains
Consumer concerns about discretionary spending pushed Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks traffic lower in June, new data show.
Tag: consumer insights
Survey: Amid Inflation, Consumers Changing Deep-Seated Habits
Sixty-one percent of shoppers in a Vericast survey said that one of their biggest challenges this year is rising price.
The Future of Food Retail
State of the Snack Food Industry & Outlook
Plant-Based, Environment Top Issues in FI’s Emerging Food Leaders Survey
Plant-based products and environmental concerns are top-of-mind for the next generation of food industry leaders, according to The Food Institute’s 2022 Emerging Food Leaders Survey. But first, let’s rehash a little history. We started our …
Experts Weigh In on Prospects for At-Home Dining
As pandemic concerns ease and consumer mobility returns, how will the dine-at-home category evolve against the backdrop of surging inflation? Last quarter, City National Bank Managing Director Eric Viergutz and RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Nik Modi joined The …
The Psychology of Food: A Deeper, Actionable Understanding of the Modern Consumer
Consumers Lapping Up Super Premium Waters
Beverage companies looking to recapture consumers who have rejected sweet sodas are turning to sparkling waters to up their bottom lines. Market research firm Euromonitor International reported flavored sparkling water is outpacing bottled still water …
Does the Keto Diet Have Staying Power?
The keto diet is still making headlines after surging in popularity several years ago. Food sensitivity specialist YorkTest researched the most viewed diet-related hashtags on TikTok and found that Americans can’t get enough of the …
The Restaurant ‘Experience’ Returns
Editor’s note: This article is a free, one-time preview of The Food Institute’s new Premium articles, which will be available to members. To join FI, click here. After nearly two years of intermittent pandemic-related lockdowns, consumers are seeking …
Probiotics: Consumer Perceptions and Opportunities
Inaugural Protein & Plant Evolution™ Conference Announced
Interactive & Educational Conference Designed to Meet the Needs of Retailers, Foodservice Operators, Food Manufacturers, Investors, Financial Services and Policy Makers, Scheduled for June 1-3 February 16, 2022/FI Newswire/ – The Food Institute and The Lempert …
Coffee Chains Expected to Continue Thriving in 2022
Demand for coffee outside the home increased substantially in 2021, while traction at the grocery store remained strong – further solidifying the category’s overall appeal and adaptability to shifting consumer behaviors. According to a recent …
Tortilla Market Expected to Rise on Popularity of Mexican Cuisine, Nutritional Profile
This article is written and sponsored by Future Market Insights. Whole wheat tortillas, tortilla chips, and corn tortillas are taking the food industry by storm. Along with the rising popularity of Mexican cuisine, the healthier nutritional …
Consumers Continue to Spend Despite Drop in Economic Optimism
Consumers are making purchases at a record clip, but economic sentiment continues to wane. Spending across Bank of America’s network of debit and credit cards has surged — mainly in entertainment, travel, and restaurants — …
IRI: Snacking at Home Trend Destined to Continue
Snacking behavior continues to evolve as more consumers return to work and resume activities outside the home. In the months ahead, companies should anticipate demand for on-the-go items —including snack bars and single-serve packaging — …