Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

Nestle, PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch InBev hold on to the top three spots.

With lead times on ingredient changes and product development being measured in months at a minimum, correctly identifying when trends have legs is critical.

Corporate social responsibility programs continue to include things like the ingredient supply chain, but are evolving to include political activism and employee welfare.

Fact.MR’s latest forecast study, “On-the-go Food Packaging Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Review 2017 to 2026,” estimates that the global demand for on-the-go food packaging will soar from 2017-2026.

Companies like Target and Amazon realize the importance of quick, same-day delivery when it comes to food and beverage products.

 

Many food and beverage producers are using new technology to make products that will satisfy modern consumer tastes, as well as to differentiate their items on the shelf.

Mike Kresbach, Bemis North America, recently spoke about the changes happening at brick and mortar stores during The Packaging Conference in Orlando, Fla., and he offered insight into how food and beverage companies can respond with better packaging options.

Birth rates are declining, the population is aging and for the first time ever, five distinct generations of shoppers are in the grocery aisles, each with their own set of characteristics and attributes that influence shopping behaviors.

The vice president of innovation at Johnsonville says companies need to differentiate or they will die.

Oprah has once again released a list of all her favorite things, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. This year’s list includes an array of food and beverage items, including hot sauce, smoked turkey and cakes, among other things.