Weak consumer expectations may strengthen food-at-home demand 05.24.2023 By Keith Nunes Groceries are the only category where low- and middle-income consumers plan to spend more over the next six months.Read More
FTC’s Green Guides updates to add clarity, credibility to sustainability claims 05.10.2023 By Keith Nunes The environmental sustainability of products is a priority for consumers, particularly younger consumers.Read More
Restaurant operator optimism rising as recovery from pandemic continues 04.12.2023 By Keith Nunes The NRA’s overall industry sales projection, the Restaurant Performance Index and pent-up demand survey point to a welcome return to normalcy.Read More
Gen Alpha will put greater emphasis on customization and personalization 03.29.2023 By Keith Nunes Screens have served not only as entertainment but as near-constant companions for many members of Gen Alpha.Read More
How well are your hiring policies and practices being followed? 03.15.2023 By Keith Nunes Children do not belong in the workforce, especially manufacturing.Read More
Younger consumers will drive dairy, meat alternatives market growth 03.01.2023 By Keith Nunes A robust level of ongoing innovation in the dairy and meat alternative markets is setting the stage for growth.Read More
People vs. agriculture stands out in worsening water crisis in the West 02.15.2023 By Keith Nunes Implementing conservation practices and shifting to drought-tolerant crops and livestock will not be enough.Read More
Little optimism voiced at World Economic Forum 02.01.2023 By Keith Nunes The markets may be seeing the fraying and even breakdown of the integrated global economy.Read More
Convenience channel’s evolution a positive bellwether 01.18.2023 By Keith Nunes Convenience format operators saw in-store sales increase to a record $277.9 billion in 2021.Read More
Normal supply chain conditions may remain out of reach in 2023 01.07.2023 By Keith Nunes More than half of supply chain managers surveyed do not expect supply chains to return to normal until 2024 or after.Read More