Not too long ago, consumer trends were leaning toward health and wellness and plant-based alternatives. But with the arrival of the coronavirus (COVID-19), consumers shifted their focus to safety, individually wrapped packages, value-added family bundles and comfort foods. Now, it’s hard to imagine eating any other way.
Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, wants to know if you’re truly offering convenience items to the consumers you want to reach, or if you’re just offering products that fit the same old, “me too” standards. If you’re not offering convenience, you’re missing the target.
The multi-year rise in bacon looks to be softening relative to the last five years, and much of that decline can be traced to the outbreak of African swine fever in China.
At the retail deli counter, lunchmeat has always been the cornerstone of what makes its way into lunchboxes, until recently. Lunchmeat is showing signs of struggle as consumers change the way they eat, especially around lunch.
If you hosted or attended any holiday gatherings as 2016 came to a close, chances are good you enjoyed the ultimate convenience: a ready-to-serve party tray.
With such factors as price, convenience, wellness and sustainability on their minds, more consumers are seeking precise varieties of proteins, including packages with specific portions.