Consumer Insights

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New survey finds fewer Americans seek to limit sugar

06.29.2020

By Ron Sterk

The 2020 Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council showed fewer Americans were trying to limit or avoid sugars in their diet in 2020 than in 2019.

Plant-based more likely to win over consumers over meat-free and vegan claims

06.26.2020

By Sam Danley

Transparency and highlighting plant ingredient inclusion has more positive connotations and wider appeal, GlobalData finds.

La Brea Bakery conducts national survey on quarantine eating habits

06.25.2020

By Brian Amick

The Los Angeles-based bakery sought to learn about the eating habits of Americans in recent months, surveying hundreds of people nationwide.

Navigating the post-pandemic foodservice landscape

06.25.2020

By Sam Danley

The worst of the coronavirus’s impact on US foodservice is likely past, according to Rabobank.

Adobe survey finds website and email updates best way to reach customers

06.22.2020

By Brian Amick

Recent findings suggest that while social media is an incredibly effective way to reach customers, website updates and emails remain the best for keeping your customers up to date.

IBIE receives accolades from trade show industry publications

06.19.2020

By Eric Schroeder

The International Baking Industry Exposition has improved its ranking among the top US trade shows, according to several new reports.

Tribal diets are becoming more personalized

06.19.2020

By Jeff Gelski

The evolution of diets has brands making products with a ‘niche’ angle.

Retail sales greatly improve in May, still down from last year

06.18.2020

By Brian Amick

According to preliminary data from the US Census Bureau, overall retail sales during May were up 17.7 percent seasonally adjusted from April.

Grubhub reveals top Father’s Day delivery orders

06.17.2020

By Brian Amick

The food delivery platform looked at orders from last year on Father's Day and compared them to other Sundays to determine the top dishes ordered for each meal.