ButcherBox predicts popularity of humanely raised pork products for 2024 ButcherBox unveils its inaugural Home Cooking Trends Report. Industry News December 13, 2023 No Comments ButcherBox's head chef shares several industry-driven trends for 2024 home cooking.Read More
Grubhub's 2023 trends report reveals consumers favor spicy flavor 53 million items were ordered with added spice in 2023. Industry News December 13, 2023 No Comments Grubhub is rolling out its 2023 Delivered report to uncover the biggest food trends of the year. Read More
Independent Thoughts Grab-and-go sandwiches compete on cost, convenience and creativity Consumer feedback influences rebranding effort for Raybern's sandwiches. Fred Wilkinson December 7, 2023 No Comments Delivering added value and convenience through grab-and-go meal solutions remains top of mind for marketers when developing new products. Read More
Bell introduces new line in response to clean-label claim interest Bell presents new line of USDA Kettle Cooked Meat Flavors. Industry News November 30, 2023 No Comments New line of flavors includes Free Range Chicken, Grass-Fed Beef and Organic Turkey.Read More
National Restaurant Association reveals top trends for 2024 Comfort foods are coming out on top. Industry News November 21, 2023 No Comments World soups and stews check all the boxes for consumers and restaurant operators. Read More
Deli inflation cools as October price increases fall to 1% The deli-prepared section outperforms deli meat, cheese and entertaining. Anne-Marie Roerink November 17, 2023 No Comments October 2023 weighs in as the third month in which packaged lunchmeat sales dipped below year-ago levels. Read More
Consumer Trends Report 2023 Driving a hard bargain for value The U.S. consumer is showing signs exhaustion, so price and convenience prove key. Fred Wilkinson November 17, 2023 No Comments Throughout 2023, the U.S. economy has enjoyed solid consumer demand, but robust consumer spending appears positioned to decline.Read More
Meat departments post sharp drop in pounds for October Concerns over inflation drive the decline. Anne-Marie Roerink November 15, 2023 No Comments The nation’s eyes remain on money-saving measures, with 83% having made one or more changes to their grocery shopping habits. Read More
Deli-prepared food posting strong showing Deli-prepared items continue their encouraging sales performance. Anne-Marie Roerink November 6, 2023 No Comments Deli-prepared foods generated $1.9 billion in September and improved unit sales above year-ago levels. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Overview Post-COVID hangover lingers Ongoing labor challenges power embrace of automation. Dan Emery November 1, 2023 No Comments For consumers, expectations for meal delivery and pickup are a lasting change adopted during the pandemic.Read More