What’s the Big Dill? Suddenly, Pickles Are Everywhere
Pickle flavors proliferate in 2024, making their way into many of America’s popular snack items. Pickle power shows no signs of slowing.
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The New Era of Nutrition: Balance in Every Bite
In assessing what we consume and how we feel, there’s a growing need to balance nutrition, indulgence, and sustenance.
Sustainability in the Snack Aisle: Eco-friendly Food Gains Momentum
It’s apparent in grocery store checkout lines, in social media, and in marketing campaigns: consumers demand eco-friendly food.
On-the-Go Gourmet: Rapid Pace of Life Fuels Demand for Convenient Foods
Today’s consumers seek snacks that not only satisfy but also nourish, blending convenience with balanced nutrition and illustrated by the emergence of breakfast bars and protein snack boxes.
Feeding the Soul: The Transformation of Food in the Experience Economy
Many consumers are less concerned about material possessions and are instead turning toward experiences for fulfillment, sparking a resurgence of the so-called “experience economy,” which is also evident in food and snacking choices. In the …
Premium, Ethical, and On-Demand: The New Age of Snacking Unwrapped
For starters, the global demographic landscape is undergoing a noteworthy transformation, with “second lifers” – those embarking on new chapters post-retirement – emerging as a powerful group of consumers. By 2050, the over-60 demographic is expected to double. This shift is pushing the market towards balanced nutrition.
Emerging Tech a Hot Topic at Digital Food & Beverage 2023
The recent Digital Food and Beverage conference illustrated that first-party data and AI are fast becoming transformative tech drivers of industry evolution.
OPINION: Chicago Reclaiming Title as ‘US Food Capital’
Chicago is reclaiming its role as a national leader in food production and access. But it needs more help from the city’s leadership, according to one industry insider.
Mondelēz Report: Consumers Prioritizing Snacking
Mondelēz’s latest State of Snacking report reveals that a majority of consumers continue to prioritize snacking, even amid rising prices.
Survey: Tracking Gen Z Food Preferences
Here are key stats on what, and where, Gen Z is eating these days, according to Piper Sandler’s Fall Taking Stock with Teens survey.
CPGs Refocusing on Faster-Growing Categories
The pandemic changed a lot of consumers’ attitudes towards foods and snacks, focusing more attention on healthier living and alternatives to traditional foodstuffs. As those trends accelerate, CPG companies are rethinking their structures and offerings …
FI Fast Break audio news: June 22, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the prospects of a looming recession, rising gas prices, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – June 22, …
Study Illustrates Snacking’s Expanding Role in Consumers’ Lives
The definition of what a snack can be is broadening, and so is the role snacks play in consumers’ lives, according to Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking 2021 study. Seventy-nine percent of global consumers say …
Poll: Americans Bracing for More Inflation as CPG Prices Rise
Nearly eight in 10 Americans expect inflation to persist over the next six months—and they’re probably right. Half even anticipate it to increase “a lot,” while 78% expect interest rates to rise, according to a …
Experts Weigh In on 2022 Inflation Outlook
Kellogg Workers Go on Strike Over Pay, Benefit Conflicts
Around 1,400 Kellogg workers went on strike at the company’s U.S. cereal plants on Tuesday, bringing work to a halt. The strike includes plants in Omaha, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee, …
Labor Union Influence Rising in Fulfillment Facilities
As the pandemic continues to impact U.S. frontline workers, union activity is growing across major companies like Mondelez and HelloFresh. Furthermore, labor unions are increasingly seeking to organize workers in fulfillment facilities as brands add …
Facing Mounting Pressures, Kroger Becomes Latest to Pass Along Higher Prices
On a recent earnings call, Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip said the retailer will be “passing along higher cost to the customer where it makes sense to do so.” The CFO acknowledged the company’s facing pressures …
Report: Vegan Chocolate Increasingly Popular
The global chocolate confectionery market is anticipated to reach $154.5 billion (USD) by 2025. Its growth has been aided by the pandemic, during which consumers have often turned to comforting, indulgent foods, like milk chocolate …
FI Fast Break: May 27, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down food shortages, a spike in organic food sales, and the recent uptick in automation. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break …
Report: Snacking Spiked During Pandemic Lockdowns
As people spent more time at home during the pandemic, snacking rose significantly as a means to ease sadness, boredom, and stress. In fact, the average U.S. consumer reported eating 37% more snack foods and …
The Newest Plant-Based Innovation: A Vegan KitKat
Next Valentine’s Day, plant-based consumers will have even more chocolate options, thanks to Nestle’s latest development: a vegan KitKat. NESTLE TAKES PLANT-BASED CHOCOLATE MAINSTREAM A plant-based candy bar, called KitKat V, will be Nestle’s first …
Report: Hormel in Talks to Buy Planters, Continuing Greater Snack Acquisition Trend
Hormel is reportedly in talks to buy Planters from Kraft Heinz for approximately $3 billion. Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said the deal could be announced as early as next …
CPG Companies Gained in 2020; In 2021, Will It Continue?
Big CPG companies did well in the first half of 2020, but they failed to meet consumer demand in the year’s second half, giving way, to an extent, to upstart CPGs. CPG sales increased by …
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CPG Companies Add Healthier Brands to Attract Consumers
Consumers are looking for healthier snacks and CPG companies are taking notice. Mondelez International’s 2020 State of Snacking report found that consumers are highlighting the importance of snacks that enable them to lead healthier lifestyles. At the …
How CPG Companies are Strategizing to Thrive During Pandemic
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, such as Mondelez and Nestlé, are finding new opportunities to stay competitive and succeed during the pandemic. Mondelez Mondelez International has been successful in direct-store delivery (DSD)—a logistics fulfillment system …
Large CPG Companies Continue to Pivot
Kraft Heinz plans to cut $2 billion in costs over five years, reported The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 15). The company will be making cuts more strategically than in the past, according to CEO Miguel …
Consumers Turn to Sweets During Pandemic
Sales of chocolate and candy increased during the pandemic as consumers look for products to boost their mood and lighten perspectives, according to data from the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Overall sales of chocolate and …
More SKU-Rationalization Hits Manufacturers
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Snacks and Soda Sales Soar
Food Institute Focus – Snacks and Soda Sales Soar