The National Restaurant Association partnered with the American Culinary Federation and Technomic to conduct its annual What’s Hot survey in October 2022.
A big contributor to more meals being prepared in the home is the lunch occasion, as nearly half the workforce works from home one or more days a week.
The share of meals prepared at home remained elevated in October, at a consumer estimated 78.4% of all occasions, according to the IRI survey of primary grocery shoppers.
For many economically pessimistic consumers attractive pricing will seal the deal, while value-added products offering convenient meal options appeal to busy shoppers.
For many economically pessimistic consumers attractive pricing will seal the deal, while value-added products offering convenient meal options appeal to busy shoppers.
As the end of the year approaches, consumers need to know what to expect for their holiday shopping. IRI recently released two reports about grocery trends and consumer shopping trends. One report discusses Thanksgiving-related grocery trends, while the other report discusses food inflation and consumer trends in October.