Capstone Partners reports the food sector has showcased defensibility amid elevated inflation and interest rates, evidenced by healthy levels of merger and acquisition activity through year-to-date.
The company says its study is the largest to date on the state of commercial sous vide, and that the data underscores quality and safety from innovative sous vide solutions as well as providing solutions to labor shortages.
The report reveals insights into the impact of color on flavor perception, willingness to try plant-based products, pricing decisions, and associations with health and sustainability.