The Fungi: Mushroom Varieties Captivating Consumers
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Walmart Defines Adaptive Retail, the Next Evolution in Shopping
“Choose a future that puts people first – if we keep doing that, we can help people around the world live a better life. That’s what we want to do – that’s the world we want to help create.”
What’s Ahead in 2024?
Get Real! How to Achieve Authenticity & ‘Rizz’ in FoodBev
And that’s OK. In many ways, being authentic isn’t about the best product or service or value or lifestyle; it’s about being human, which is being vulnerable. Vulnerability is the heartbeat of authenticity, the subtle brand drumbeat that brand advocates and consumers can hear. Without a heartbeat – without being occasionally vulnerable – it will be hard to resonate and grow the brand in a way that feels organic, fresh, and authentic.
Organic Growth Continues, Even Amidst Inflation
The quarterly percentage of American adults who say they purchase organic food regularly (or, “every chance I get,”) is up two percentage points since the first quarter of 2021, reaching 12%.
Cash-Strapped Gen Z Faces Tough Holidays
In a telling report from Qualtrics, 28% of Gen Z and millennials say student loan repayments will make the holidays unaffordable this year.
Walmart Commits to Reducing Food Waste
In an era of increased greenwashing and many companies abandoning once-ambitious ESG plans altogether, Walmart appears to be making real strides toward helping reduce food waste, solve food deserts, and burnishing its worldwide brand a little more.
Consumers Are Changing How They Grocery Shop… Again
It’s no secret that consumers are dealing with a lot right now—emergency SNAP benefits ended, student loan payments restarted, and food inflation has persisted—putting many grocery consumers in a bind and ultimately changing how they …
Mallwalking, Food Courts, and Retail Are Back
E-commerce has not only failed to kill the great American retail experience but is helping it thrive as sales associates and vendors large and small are using the omnichannel to attract customers, enhance sales, and reduce customer acquisition costs.
Study: Food is Medicine Initiatives Improve Health, Reduce Spend
The costs of suboptimal diets in the U.S. due to health care spending and lost productivity are estimated at $1.1 trillion each year — equaling the economic output of the entire food sector.
The Early Bird Dinner Trend Is Sweeping the Nation
Consumers across the country are going out to dinner more often—and much earlier—than they were before the pandemic. Turns out, being an early bird isn’t all that special anymore. “Our data indicates that fine-dining customers …
Are U.S. Coffee Drinkers Addicted to Their Morning Brew?
For most American coffee drinkers—cue the old Folgers jingle—the best part of waking up really is the coffee in their cup. According to new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BUNN, four in five …
FI Newscast (October 6, 2023) – Featuring Antonio Escalona, PepsiCo
Is the Greenwashing Wave Crashing?
In the age of transparency, nearly half (45%) of shoppers have heard of greenwashing and one-third (33%) are skeptical of green labels and sustainability claims.
What Do Plant-Based Consumers Want Most?
Curiosity is the number one reason consumers try plant-based foods, but what will keep them coming back for more? At the Plant Based World Expo in New York City last week, Steve Markenson, VP of Research & Insights at The Food Industry Association, addressed this essential question.
FI Newscast (September 01, 2023) – Featuring Leo and Dragon
FI Newscast (August 25, 2023) – Featuring Darren Seifer, Circana
The Consumer Curiosity Report Reveals Future Food Trends
The Consumer Curiosity Report was the first inaugural report developed by Curious Plot to not only learn how food-forward consumers think and behave, but to help establish, foster, and share new food trends from home to aisle, retail to restaurant.
Americans Avoid Businesses Without a Drive-Thru
No drive-thru? For nearly half of Americans, that’s a deal-breaker. New research shows that 47% of U.S. consumers would simply avoid going to a store that doesn’t have a drive-thru. And twice as many people …
FI Newscast (July 28, 2023) – Featuring Hunter Thurman, Alpha-Diver
How Nespresso Wins in the U.S. Market
Nespresso’s Jessica Padula discusses the company’s history, its unique place in the coffee space, and how it views loyalty.
Groundbreaking Consumer Insight: The Snack 50 Psychological Ranking
According to Circana Group and reported by The Wall Street Journal, nearly half of American consumers snack three times or more every day, a figure up 8% in the past two years. Last year, U.S. snack sales soared to over $180 billion, up 11% from the previous year.
Introducing The Snack 50 – The First Psych-Based Measurement of the World’s Top Snack Brands
Survey: Boosting Alt-Meat Adoption
A new survey by Sweet Earth explores the decline in alt-meat adoption to source potential solutions to reignite consumer interest.
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FI Newscast (April 07, 2023) – Featuring Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Jennifer Bartashus, Senior Analyst of Bloomberg Intelligence. …
FI Newscast (March 31, 2023) – Featuring Kelly Springer, Kelly’s
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Kelly Springer, CEO of Kelly’s Choice. Produced …
FI Newscast (March 24, 2023) – Featuring David Bishop, Brick Meet Click
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was David Bishop, Partner of Brick Meets Click. …
FI Newscast (March 3, 2023) – Featuring Hunter Thurman, Alpha-Diver
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Hunter Thurman, President of Alpha-Diver – one …
Report: Less Than Half of Consumers Grocery Shop In-Store
Walking into a grocery store used to be how most people bought groceries, but now only 44% of consumers do most of their shopping on premises.
CPG Industry: Key Themes and 2023 Outlook
Study: Consumers Crave Instantly Edible Foods Most
Instantly edible food that does not need to be cooked, peeled, or unwrapped is around 15% more appealing than food that requires any form of preparation, according to a new study.
The Delicious State of Pizza in 2023
In honor of National Pizza Day, The Food Institute took a deep dive into the state of pizza to see how it may fare in 2023.
Report: Alcohol Increasingly Part of Super Bowl Parties
It appears overall alcohol consumption will be up at Super Bowl parties this year. Research by retail insights company 84.51°, however, shows an eye-opening drop in planned alcohol consumption among younger adults this year.
What’s Ahead in 2023?
FI Live Replay – Food Tech Trends at CES 2023: An Inside Look
For many, the Consumer Electronics Show isn’t just another convention – it’s an essential indicator for the future of tech. Watch the replay of The Food Institute’s livestream when we spoke with Brian Comiskey, Director …
Self-Checkouts Often Inaccessible to Disabled Shoppers
Disability-advocacy groups are calling upon retailers to address the issue of inaccessible self-checkout lanes.