In an era where consumers have the expectation of same-day delivery and food innovation becomes part of regular business operations, site selection criteria may shift based on the evolving needs of companies.
Today’s retailers are focusing less on overall growth and more on shopper behavior, including developing smaller, more productive stores; digital retailing and online shopping; and more tailored assortment strategies by region and season.
December 8, 2016
“What’s in Store 2017” features redesigned tables, infographics that explain why the data matters, key insights, table interpretations, data callouts, expert interviews, testimonials and more graphics.
The annual "What's Hot" list gives a peak into which food, beverages and culinary themes will be the new items on restaurant menus in 2017.
December 8, 2016
The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., and members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), St. Augustine, Fla., surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to explore food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year.
Looking ahead to 2017, the retail grocery industry will keep a continued focus on the consumer and how they interact with technology to enhance sales, speed efficiencies and innovate for long-term success.
The food industry should watch for emerging flavors like peppers, egg yolk and more.
December 6, 2016
McCormick & Co., Inc., Hunt Valley, Md., released its McCormick Flavor Forecast 2017, which predicts emerging flavors for food processors, restaurants and more.
Increase in demand for convenient food products and the trend for greater taste, safety and consistency are the major factors driving the global frozen bakery products market.
December 5, 2016
The frozen bakery products market is said to be worth $23.48 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 7.9%, according to a report from Markets and Markets.
Nielsen's robust market measurement and Homescan Consumer Panel data will be combined with Label Insight's cloud-based product attributes.
December 2, 2016
Nielsen, New York, and Label Insight, Chicago, formed a strategic alliance to help bring clarity to food, beverage and non-food transparency for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industry.
The report uncovers insights on consumer buying behaviors for fresh prepared food choices to better identify what choices consumers are making and how they are determining where and what they will eat.
December 1, 2016
Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its inaugural analysis, “The Power of Fresh Prepared/Deli,” which explores fresh prepared and deli foods through the eyes of the consumer.
Forward-thinking companies can use technological advancements to feed an additional 1 billion people within 10 years.
December 1, 2016
A study released by global strategy and management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, Chicago, describes the rapid changes taking place in the agriculture industry.