Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

Total restaurant and foodservice sales are projected to reach $1.55 trillion, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Chicken wing orders through restaurant platform Olo surge 187% above typical Sunday levels.

Wixon names a trio of taste trends poised to influence food product innovation: Nature’s Pantry, Culinary Flair and Fiery Frontiers.

Midan Marketing discusses nutrition and dietary trends, along with how marketers can address the value proposition private-label products offer consumers, meat as an affordable luxury and more.

Store brand dollar sales increased nearly three times the rate of national brands, climbing 3.3%, compared to a gain of only 1.2% for their national brand counterparts for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 28, 2025.

Michael Allen, CEO of Kidfresh, shares insights on how shifting consumer behavior, economic pressures and evolving family routines are shaping what children will eat in the year ahead.

Nostalgic recipes make a strong return in 2026 as people gravitate toward familiar dishes that offer comfort and connection.

December 2025 marks yet another month of dollar, unit and pound growth for the meat department.

Data-driven report reveals how consumer behaviors, generational preferences and innovations are reshaping the $93.5 billion US frozen food market.

Interest in added protein remains strong, but NFRA research shows consumers consistently place greater trust in foods they perceive as inherently nutritious rather than heavily fortified alternatives.