Research & Trends
New Interactive Report On Consumer Trends In Private Brand Beverages
Private brand beverage consumers want added nutritional and functional benefits in coffee and tea products, while in refreshing beverages and alcohol they place more importance on flavor variety and price. This is according to research conducted by Kerry, the taste and nutrition company. To help in navigating the new beverage landscape, Kerry has analyzed its extensive 2021 research on private label trends and created an easy-to-navigate online report designed to provide information about the results and identify the exciting opportunities now shaping the private label space. COVID-19 has driven a significant shift in consumer retail behavior that is also opening
Field Agent Announces New Self-Service Platform
Field Agent, a leading provider of retail solutions including audits, shopper insights, digital product demos, and online ratings and reviews, announced last week the public launch of its new self-service platform. Field Agent CEO, Rick West "Today, we're transforming the way work is done in the retail industry," says Rick West, CEO and co-founder of Field Agent. "With this launch, we're bringing a B2C experience to the B2B world, with faster, cost-effective solutions available to clients without a single phone call." Field Agent's announcement introduces an intuitive suite of products built to solve a variety of retail challenges. These
Label Insight Releases Innovation To Help Retailers Win With Product Attribute Data
Product attribute metadata solution provide Label Insight, announced its Q1 2021 quarterly release. The release includes new customer-requested features and functionality that improve the ability of their product attribute metadata to drive growth for brands, retailers and data partners. Label Insight provides unique insight to serve their customers through product innovation and market activation based on consumer preferences related to health benefits, allergens, sustainability and more. Label Insight's product metadata platform spans consumer product preferences such as "sustainably sourced", "keto-diet", "no sesame", "low sugar" "and "cruelty-free" to enable brands and retailers to help consumers find the products that meet their
New Survey Reveals Ongoing Pandemic Hits Moms Hard
The ongoing pandemic continues to impact families across the country, but its lasting effects on women, especially new moms with infants and toddlers, are still being measured. Moms are often the keeper of their families’ emotional well-being, but how has the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic taken its toll on moms of babies and toddlers one year later? Private Brand infant formula manufacturer Perrigo Nutrition in conjunction with OnePoll, released findings from a nationwide survey of 2,022 moms with babies and children under the age of two to gain insights into the incredible emotional and financial impact that the pandemic has had
IRI Finds Private Brand and Small CPG Manufacturers Gained Share in 2020
New research from IRI found that small and extra-small CPG manufacturers’ and retailers’ own brands gained U.S. market share over larger players during 2020. Of the CPG industry’s $933 billion of total U.S. sales in measured channels in 2020, large manufacturers collectively lost 1.3 share points, or $12.1 billion in sales, to smaller players due to channel shifts, supply constraints, and category shifts. In 2020, the CPG industry grew 10.3%, with smaller manufacturers (including players with annual measured channel sales of less than $1 billion) collectively capturing nearly one-third of that growth, and private label products accounting for roughly 18%
Waitrose Reveals Seaweed Will Be the Superfood Of 2021
Waitrose reveals seaweed is set to be the must-have ingredient of 2021 - with sales up 23% when compared to last year and up an impressive 71% increase when compared to 2018. Flavor-filled and versatile, seaweed is fast-becoming a store cupboard staple for scratch cooks. As well as being used as a fragrant garnish for noodle dishes, it can also be used to make a wonderful crispy side salad or to create an umami-rich dressing. Customers are also looking for inspiration on Waitrose.com, with searches for ‘seaweed’ up 141% compared last year and searches for ‘crispy seaweed’ up 18%. As well as
Kroger’s Top Seven Food Trend Predictions for 2021
1. Futureproof Foods From immune defense to mood management, consumers are increasingly looking for flavor and functionality in their favorite foods and beverages, especially as the nation continues to navigate a public health crisis. As "futureproofing" and "biohacking" trends continue to accelerate in 2021, shoppers can expect to see more foods with added benefits to support immune health, gut and brain health, energy levels and stress management. Products to try: Simple Truth Superfoods Almond Butter, Simple Truth Elderberry Gummies, Simple Truth Organic Sparkling Probiotic Kefir Water, Kroger Hydro GO Caffeinated Water 2. Seeking Comfort Easy-to-prepare comfort foods are on the rise as
Waitrose: The floral cheese that’s a must-have for Christmas cheeseboards
Waitrose has launched an Alp Blossom cheese that’s as pretty as it is tasty. The cheese is adorned in a special wrapping made from edible alpine flowers, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for a Christmas cheeseboard. The cheese, which has a rich and nutty taste with a luxuriously smooth, creamy texture, is produced in the beautiful alpine meadows in Germany, with cows’ milk from two Brown Swiss herds. But what makes this cheese so special is its stunning colorful appearance. It’s wrapped in organic edible flowers from the alpine meadows including dried cornflowers, rose petals, calendula, lavender, and herbs, making
Waitrose Releases 2021 Food & Drink Report
Released late last week, the Waitrose Food & Drink Report 2021 is based on wide-ranging new OnePoll research of 2000 people across Britain - not just Waitrose shoppers. Research is supported by insights from Waitrose food, drink, and retail experts, as well as from Waitrose shoppers. It is backed up with sales data from millions of purchases on Waitrose shops and online throughout the year. James Bailey, Executive Director, Waitrose Says James Bailey, Executive Director, Waitrose: “Our daily rituals, our attitudes towards supermarkets and the way we shop have been fundamentally reshaped by the pandemic. These changes are here
Whole Foods Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021
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