Close to three in five (56%) shoppers surveyed in 12 countries said they were willing to pay more for a Fairtrade product, despite the increased cost of living.

To manage their food spending, U.S. consumers are finding ways to manage higher food costs by shopping at value retailers, spending less on non-food purchases, and switching to store brands, says Circana.

The 2023 State of Treating report released today at NCA’s annual State of the Industry Conference offers a deep understanding of ever-evolving consumer attitudes and behaviors.

Consumer satisfaction with food manufacturing has dipped since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reveals.

In 2021 consumers will begin to adjust to the new normal, prioritizing and maximizing health and wellness.

Mintel has identified seven trends it projects will impact global consumer markets in 2021 and offered insights and recommendations for companies and brands to act on in the next 12 months.

We’re all wondering what the political, social and public health landscape will look like next year, but what about the food industry? What should brand owners, product developers and manufacturers consider?

Nielsen says celebrations over increases in FMCG sales should be short-lived as consumers continue to shift toward recessionary spending patterns. Unemployment and uncertainty over their current employment will prompt consumers to tighten their belts.

With the global COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the U.S., it’s no surprise American consumers have largely stopped focusing on their diets. However, consumers who follow specific dietary lifestyles, such as keto, gluten-free and clean eating, have stayed on track, according to research from The NPD Group.