Y-Pulse conducted a new nationwide survey, and insight from it suggests that takeout and delivery programs are much more than a convenience for young adult consumers. A well-crafted takeout and delivery program can build awareness, encourage new product trial and strengthen relationships with this sought-after demographic. Y-Pulse surveyed 670 U.S. consumers between the ages of…
IRI and NPD to Merge
Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD) announced the signing of a definitive agreement through which IRI and NPD will merge. The combination will create a leading global technology, analytics and data provider that offers clients a view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends powered by advanced, predictive analytics on the IRI…
ACE Comments to EPA on Biofuel GHG Modeling
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted feedback on the current scientific understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling of land-based crop biofuels in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for comment. ACE CEO Brian Jennings and ACE Board Director Ron Alverson contributed to the feedback after attending EPA’s workshop on biofuel GHG modeling.…
Millennials Driving NA Beer Market Growth
According to a recent survey by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global non-alcoholic beers market is expected to surpass a valuation of $43.6 B by 2032, expanding at a 7.8% CAGR. Increasing awareness regarding health concerns connected with alcohol consumption is spurring demand for non-alcoholic beverages. Driven by this, non-alcoholic beer is gaining immense popularity…
Regular Handwashing Down One-Fourth Since Start of Pandemic
The Healthy Handwashing Survey from Wisconsin-based Bradley Corp. has found hand-washing frequency decreased 25% among adults compared to when the coronavirus first hit. Specifically, in the spring of 2020, Americans were washing their hands an average of 10.5 times per day. This January, that number dropped by one-fourth to 7.8 times per day. While the…
Shoppers Switch to Fresh, Healthier Habits
The convenience channel has captured substantial growth since the beginning of the pandemic, and dollar sales remained elevated in 2021, up 6.9% given the renewed demand for convenient, quick in-and-out shopping trips amongst on-the-go consumers, according to NielsenIQ’s latest convenience store insights. The top growth departments within the channel looked drastically different from what would…
Consumers Encourage Retailers to ‘Go Green’
According to the latest research from Retail Insight, U.S. shoppers feel chains should go further with sustainable retailing, It is estimated that the U.S. sustainability market reached $150 billion in sales last year, according to Nielsen, as more consumers opt to ‘go green’. Indeed, original research of over 1,000 U.S. shoppers by Retail Insight showed…
The 2022 Foodservice Report
“The days of smokes and Cokes are coming to an end,” said Jon Siron, foodservice director for Gier Oil Co., with more than 50 Eagle Stop stores in Missouri. “C-stores are finally understanding that they aren’t just gas stations that sell food; they’re restaurants that sell gas.” For West Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go,…
Is a Drive-Through Right for Your C-Store?
America has been a car culture since long before the pandemic, but the past two years have cemented that status. At a time when many consumers couldn’t go into stores and restaurants, they relied on their cars to pick up meals and groceries at unprecedented rates — or used third-party delivery drivers to do it…
Positive Outlook for Keto and Paleo Food Market
The U.S. food and beverage industry has been affected heavily by COVID-19. As consumers have snacked more at home and some have seen their weight creep up, consumers have become more interested in low-carb eating plans in efforts to improve their health or assist in shedding pounds. The keto and paleo diets both feature lower…