Vice President Kamala Harris formerly accepted the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States last night, and her economic policy agenda announced last week is largely popular among Americans. The platform focuses on cutting the cost of living: primarily…
Category: Food/Beverages
Private Label Distributors are Stiff Competition for Manufacturer Brands
Confidence in distributor and manufacturer branded products and increased awareness of distributor brands are contributing factors in foodservice operators purchasing decisions, this from a new study by Affinity Group Sales and Marketing. The study, done in May 2023, talked to…
Gen Z Is Going Vegan
Medical Inspiration Daily For Stronger Society (MIDSS) recently conducted a poll of over 3,000 members of “Gen Z” to learn how the generation will shape the food and health industry. And the results revealed most of them are in favor…
Thanksgiving Dinners Back On After Pandemic Pause
ButcherBox, a subscriptions service focused on meats, recently conducted a study that revealed 32% of Americans expect their Thanksgiving gatherings to be larger this year than last. Nearly 30% of respondents said they will be hosting 10-19 people this year.…
Most Americans Don’t Understand Nutrition
Now, that Halloween has passed, the holiday season is jus around the corner. And in American, holidays mean food. New data from nutrition and food tracking app, MyFitnessPal’s Nutrition IQ survey indicates that 81% of Americans claim to know basics…
Record Numbers Used Food Banks in 2021
According to a report by Feeding America, more than 53 million people turned to food banks, pantries and meal programs in 2021. That’s one-Third more than had been using the services prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
National Candy Month Celebrates Summer Fun with Americans’ Favorite Treats
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Candy Month, a month-long event that occurs each June to celebrate Americans’ favorite confectionery treats, their contributions to emotional well-being and the good times they bring to summer occasions. Confectionery enjoys a special place…
America is Ready to Grill This Summer: 8 In 10 Americans Let Cravings Guide What’s For Dinner
With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, Americans nationwide are ready for one of their favorite activities: outdoor grilling. In fact, 76% of Americans plan to grill out more during the next six months, according to a…
91% of Americans Plan to Share a Confectionary Treat with Some-BUNNY They Love This Easter Season
An overwhelming 91% of Americans plan to share their favorite confectionery treats with family, friends and other special people in their lives during the 2022 Easter season, this according to the National Confectioners Association. Additionally, more than 90% of Americans…
Frito-Lay Super Bowl Snack Index Finds Snacking Sparks Happy Memories and Joy for All Ages – Even Gen Z!
When the coin flips in Super Bowl LVI, snacks will be center stage and creating smiles more than ever in gatherings of friends and family nationwide. The fifth-annual Frito-Lay Snack Index found almost all (94%) adults agree snacks have the…