Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

School feeding occasions don’t just mean lunch anymore, with before- and after-school eating occasions expanding.

The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.71 in July 2024.

Learn how foodservice operators can leverage grilled meats to add value to an eating occasion, what flavors are trending and more.

Deli-prepared foods lure consumers away from fast-casual restaurants.

The National Chicken Council and WATT Global Media present the results of a study that focused on current and anticipated U.S. consumer behavior.

The deli category meshes with consumers’ desire for convenience and trying interesting new foods.

Prices in the fresh perimeter were up 1.2% in June versus year ago, while center-store grocery prices increased 1.9%.

PLMA estimates total store brand revenue for 2024 will exceed a quarter trillion dollars, setting a new record for annual sales.

Restaurant operators are featuring more economical cuts, smaller portions, and optimizing entrees for takeout and delivery.

Price increases have driven sales since 2019, but volume is not catching up to pre-pandemic levels.