Articles by Anne-Marie Roerink

February 2024 restaurant engagement was down from January2024.

 Despite price increases slowing down, 93% of consumers in the January Circana shopper survey remained concerned over grocery prices.

Inflation continued to take the headlines in most of 2023, with consumers’ concern driven by the cumulative impact of several years of rising prices in many areas of life. 

Consumers eye money-saving measures, with 83% having made one or more changes to their grocery shopping habits.

October 2023 weighs in as the third month in which packaged lunchmeat  sales dipped below year-ago levels.

The nation’s eyes remain on money-saving measures, with 83% having made one or more changes to their grocery shopping habits.

Deli-prepared foods generated $1.9 billion in September and improved unit sales above year-ago levels. 

Home-centric life provides many occasion-based opportunities for marketers. 

August’s summer weather, time off and travel boosted restaurant dining.

The ultimate value is the combination of price with elements such as convenience, health, taste and experience.