The National Grocers Association (NGA), Arlington, Va., released topline results from its national grocery shoppers survey that was conducted by Nielsen, New York, on behalf of NGA.

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Nielsen, New York, released a preview of its "Digitally Engaged Food Shopper" analysis, an introductory set of insights that offers a comprehensive look into the behaviors, motivations and expectations of the digitally engaged food shopper.

The multicultural Millennial population consists of almost half of the Millennial generation (42%) and represents local markets that drive 47% of the total U.S. gross domestic product.

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.

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.

Around the world, consumers are increasingly opting for specialized diets that address their desire to eat organic, low-fat, low-carb or eliminate ingredients based on food sensitivities, allergies or personal convictions.

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and The Nielsen Co., New York, formed a strategic analytic alliance to uncover comprehensive insights on the “Digitally Engaged Food Shopper.”

The new research examined whether consumers prefer goods produced by global/multi-national brands (defined as those that operate in many markets) or by local players (those operating only in a single market—the respondent's home country), based on responses from more than 30,000 online respondents in 61 countries spanning 40 categories.