Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

Two-thirds of U.S. adults purchase unplanned dairy items

June 7, 2024

NFRA survey results show that eggs (74%), yogurt (67%) and cheese (63%) are top choices for health-conscious consumers due to their macronutrient and protein content.

Consumers making adjustments as food prices rise

Food prices rose 7.7% between April 2022 and April 2023.

May 18, 2023

To manage their food spending, U.S. consumers are finding ways to manage higher food costs by shopping at value retailers, spending less on non-food purchases, switching to store brands, and canceling committed expenses, like subscriptions, reports Circana.

Three food and beverage trends to mind for 2022

Opportunity knocks for dairy products that offer gut health/immunity benefits, mesh with consumers’ desire for healthier snacks and align with consumers’ values.

Kathie Canning

December 21, 2021

I am writing this column as 2021 nears its end and 2022 awaits on the horizon.

IFPC Sweetener Playbook – How Sweet It Is

April 4, 2021

Consumer preferences in food and beverage are constantly shifting as more options become available, and preferences for sweeteners are no exception. But these preferences can create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers that use sweeteners in their products, as they often seem to be pointing in contradictory directions.

Convenient, nutritious foods top list of consumer trends

April 30, 2020

Many of today's busy consumers are juggling their careers, families and social lives while striving to maintain healthy lifestyles, both physically and mentally.

Dairy could capitalize on anti-inflammatory trends

Recent studies show some dairy products reduce inflammation

Gregory Miller

March 14, 2019

People are interested in foods that can decrease inflammation. According to consumer insights from The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., contemporary diets are personalized and all about balance, wellness and energy. This includes a consumer desire for diets that reduce inflammation.

Beyond the Label: The Clean Food Revolution

October 23, 2017

Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition Company, has published a report based on a massive consumer research study focusing on clean label.

Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Dairy green

Sharing progress on sustainability is critical for dairy foods industry

The dairy industry is making significant strides in environmental stewardship, animal care and adherence to values that align with dairy consumers.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

July 27, 2017

For dairy processors, choosing more sustainable materials and focusing on efforts to reduce food waste are important ways to connect to consumers and customers alike.

Consumer trends affect processing equipment choices

June 5, 2017

Your R&D lab might be developing the foods consumers want, but does your plant have the right processing and packaging equipment?

IRI webinar Channel Migration: The Road to Growth Has Many Lanes

Channel surfing

Shopping insights: consumers buy yogurt at the big boxes, milk at dollar stores

More than 80% of shoppers visit three or more channels, says IRI.

October 22, 2014

According to IRI, in the past year, grocery and drug channels experienced flat to negative trip frequency and declining basket size, while the Internet saw a modest uptick in both frequency and trip spending.

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On-Demand What is the latest going on in the dairy industry? This is your chance to hear an all-encompassing look at the latest trends, as well as look forward to the future. Dairy Foods will also provide a sneak peek of its industry-leading State of the Industry report during our special November 13th webinar.