The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in October, after a decrease in September. The index now stands at 110.72, up from 110.39 (a downward revision) in September. The change represents a 4.6% gain in the ETI compared to…
North America Seen Buying 3,000 Food Recycling Machines in 2018
Global sales of food waste recycling machines are likely to reach 10,890 units in 2018, up from 10,356 units in 2017, a study by Fact.MR finds. Demand for food waste recycling machines is driven by challenges associated with traditional composting…
The Wines Consumers Like to Drink, and Where They Buy Them
A survey of 1,191 American wine consumers found their preferred wine styles are semi-sweet, smooth and fruity, in that order, Sonoma State University researchers found. Dry Wines, a result of no sugar, savory and tannic aren’t as popular. Not surprisingly,…
The Beers Americans Are Drinking
Imports showed a significant jump: to 69.4 from 60.6 a year ago. Craft fell to 58.9 from 66.9 a year earlier, but NBWA notes the craft index is back above 50, indicating an expansion in craft beer orders “just not…
U.S. Spirits Market to Outperform Beer and Wine for 7th Consecutive Year
The U.S. spirits category is expected to expand once again this year, albeit by a modest 2% to 233 million 9-liter cases, achieving its 23rd consecutive annual gain, according to The U.S. Spirits Market: Shanken’s Impact Databank Review % Forecast,…
Shorter American Lifespans, But Teen Smoking Decreases
Death rates for five of the 12 leading causes of death were up in 2016, according to Health, United States, 2017 – the 41st annual health of the nation report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to…