Consumers are indulging in Halloween fun this season but with an eye on affordability, according to data from Euromonitor International. This is why, this year, shoppers have seen Halloween products showing up on their shelves earlier than expected.
Over the next 12 months, consumers will embrace comfort and indulgence alongside a focus on daily well-being as they seek to safeguard their physical and emotional health.
In 2025 and beyond, Mintel anticipates more focus on blood sugar and hormone health, while food and drink will play an increasing role in mental health management. There will be an increase in diversified ingredient sourcing, while the humanization of technology will be essential for consumers who are apprehensive about technology being used to create, modify and produce the food they put into their bodies.
Gen Z consumers are placing an overwhelming emphasis on both sustainability and quality in their grocery products, and many are willing to spend more to support brands that reflect these values, according to a new Whole Foods market survey.
Mintel’s consumer research shows that consumers’ love for ice cream is unwavering: 9 in 10 UK consumers enjoyed an ice cream between July and October 2023, and an almost identical number was seen in Germany.
Zeelandia, backaldrin, SchapfenMühle, sourdough specialist BÖCKER, the Martin Braun Group, BAKELS Germany and CSM Germany assess the market situation in the new issue of brot+backwaren.
A new study by Snipp Interactive identified the most popular US food brands based on Instagram hashtags. Oreo is, by far, the most popular brand, with 9.7 million Instagram hashtags. Ranked second, KitKat amassed over 3.7 million hashtags.
Mondelēz International launched its fifth annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study. In addition, a standalone, complementary State of Snacking: Future Trends report is launched this year.
Spice – literal and figurative – is being added to a wide range of more everyday foods, for added excitement, according the the 2024 Global Taste Charts published by Kerry.
Consumers across Europe are concerned about the impact of ultra-processed foods on their health. Yet, a lack of awareness, understanding and means are preventing people from making informed, healthy choices, according to a new pan-European study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory.
The cost of making a basic pancake has risen by 3% over the course of the last 12 months. These prices form part of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that measures inflation in Ireland.
Wheat and energy prices have eased, and consumers have taken higher pricing, which has supported COGS and restored margins. But equally important is that the industry has learned its lessons.
