Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

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.   

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.

Consumers prefer wild and sustainable seafood, but are still craving more clarity on how to ensure the seafood on their plate is the best choice.

Supplies have dwindled following the widespread outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

High inflationary levels keep consumer food spending largely at retail. 

Food inflation remains extremely high and consumers are feeling the pain. They are making changes to their restaurant engagement as well as their grocery purchases, according to the August IRI survey of primary grocery shoppers.

Creative flavors and merchandising help fuel continued strong markets in the category.

Despite some consumers pointing to planning to eat out less often to save money during these inflationary times, 80% of consumers have ordered from or eaten at a restaurant in the past few weeks.

Packaged lunchmeat proves a strong value proposition for consumers squeezed by food price inflation.