The modern family dynamic is changing in terms of size and structure, resulting in different consumer demands for the food industry. Today, more singles are living alone, and the number of married couples with kids has shrunk to 19.6 percent, a steep drop from the 55 percent in the 1950s. There also is greater diversity, and more households are headed by female breadwinners.
However, consumers are still obsessed with food. From social media to organic ingredients, food has a focus, but the public’s relationship with food and eating is shifting, according to a new report from Acosta Sales & Marketing.