A knack for snacks
Global snack sales surpassed USD 680 billion in 2024, Euromonitor International estimates show. While North America contributed to 28 % of all global snack sales in 2023, India remains the world leader in snacking habits.
Tag: consumer trends
Consumers: AI use should be declared on labels
Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows.
Euromonitor: Consumers indulge in sensible Halloween
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.
FMCG Gurus announces top 10 trends for 2025
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.
Gen Z seeks transparency in food sustainability and quality
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: global ice cream industry in good health
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.
bbi-2024-01-Rising to dough-mand
In recent years, numerous food categories have expanded their plant-based offerings – and the bakery sector is no exception. This
Cost versus value: consumers weigh in
With rising prices having become a major concern for consumers, the bakery industry faces the challenge of offering products that not only meet consumers’ expectations but also provide good value for money.
FMCG Gurus announces top 10 trends for 2024
Consumers have accepted the inevitability of uncertainty and have adopted a day-to-day focus, striving to protect their physical and emotional wellness, research by FMCG Gururs finds.
Cost and comfort: 2023 F&B trends
The cost of living, inflation, energy prices and climate change/sustainability concerns are set to shape the food and drink trends in 2023, according to research conducted by Campden BRI in partnership with The Food People.
Active ingredients drive consumption
In the bakery industry, there is a growing preference for taste, without forgetting health priorities, when deciphering between products among consumers, according to market research done by FMCG Gurus.
Consumers eat at home to offset inflation
To counter rising food costs, consumers are bargain hunting when grocery shopping, eating more meals at home and cutting back on restaurant visits, according to a new report published by IRI and the NPD Group.
