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Consumer survey shows trust in local grocers over national chains

Swiftly's survey reveals nearly 80% of shoppers say they trust their neighborhood brick-and-mortar grocery store more than national giants.

6 months ago 5 minute read

FMI releases report on shoppers’ optimism on upcoming holidays

FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holidays report queries shoppers on a number of issues related to the upcoming holiday season.

7 months ago 2 minute read

Fyffes research shows bananas remain most popular fruit

Fyffes releases recent European-wide consumer research which confirms the popularity of bananas as the consumer’s No. 1 favorite fruit.

7 months ago 4 minute read

Study says Gen X is the forgotten generation retailers can’t afford to ignore

Generation X may be among the smallest generations, but research from ICSC shows they are one of retail’s most valuable...

8 months ago 7 minute read

SEPC’s ‘What’s New?’ consumer research shows how millennials are reshaping retail

SEPC unveiled its fifth annual What’s New? 2025 consumer research during a packed educational session at Southern Innovations.

9 months ago 5 minute read

FMI report shows consumers prioritize ‘eating well’ this fall

Nearly half of U.S. grocery shoppers embrace a weekly mealtime tradition, according to a new report from FMI – The...

10 months ago 3 minute read

Survey shows loyalty wanes as consumers remain frustrated with rising prices

October 03, 2024 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent survey conducted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found that consumers across key...

2 years ago 5 minute read

NWPB releases research, strategies for merchandising watermelon

Winter Springs, FL – March 21, 2024 – The National Watermelon and Promotion Board (NWPB) BB #:153670 announced the release...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SEPC releases What’s New? consumer research at Southern Innovations

Revealing the consumer take on innovations in relation to fresh produce consumption and purchases Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2023 —...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Americans skipping meals for financial reasons is bad for fresh produce

A new report by the market research firm Dunnhumby has received some attention recently. Particularly its figures indicating the percentage...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Rabobank BBQ Index reports food inflation hottest since 1978

The 2023 Rabobank BBQ Index reveals that a 10-person barbecue will cost nearly $100 this year as inflation has run hot—up 31%...

3 years ago 10 minute read

When 100 percent is more than 100 percent

By Richard Smoley I’m no genius at figures, but . . . Something seems to be wrong with a recent...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Survey shows grocery costs eat up majority of consumers’ monthly budget

Enough talk about millennials and their avocado-toast-buying ways — new data suggests every generation is at risk of spending too...

3 years ago 2 minute read

FMI survey shows U.S. food industry is investing heavily in customer experience amid economic volatility

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Despite a challenging year marked by a persisting pandemic, historic inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and labor shortages, the...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Consumers eat at home, bargain shop, and dine out less to offset higher costs

The at- and away-from-home food market is forecast to grow 8% in 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– While inflation is more moderate...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Boosting Brain Health Month with blueberries

During its second 2022 “power period,” USHBC is promoting blueberries’ health benefits with new industry resources and partnerships FOLSOM, Calif....

4 years ago 5 minute read

Bluedot restaurant survey shows rising mobile app usage

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bluedot, a customer arrival platform that empowers brands to provide real-time interactions and...

4 years ago 9 minute read

Execulytics Consulting identifies Canadian shopper preferences post-covid

TORONTO – Execulytics Consulting, a leading consulting firm for the fresh produce industry, has completed an in-depth report that highlights...

5 years ago 4 minute read
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