Consumer Trends

People shop for frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. First, the good news: There is no shortage of whole turkeys in the U.S. this Thanksgiving. But those turkeys — along with other holiday staples like cranberry sauce and pie filling — could cost more.
Consumer Spending Rebounds Despite Rising October Inflation
The jump in consumer spending last month was double the 0.6% gain in September.
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Redefine Meat Launches World's First Whole Cuts of Plant-Based Meat
The Israel-based company says it's the first time that high-end restaurants will offer plant-based whole cuts as part of their menus.
Nov 19th, 2021
High gas prices are posted at a full service gas station in Beverly Hills, CA on Nov. 7, 2021.
U.S. Consumer Prices Accelerate Further in October
Up 6.2% year-over-year, it was the largest increase since 1990.
Nov 10th, 2021
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Butterball President and CEO Jay Jandrain poses at the company's corporate headquarters in Garner, N.C., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Butterball, which supplies around one-third of Thanksgiving turkeys, struggled to attract workers earlier this year, leading to processing delays. But Jandrain said labor shortages have lessened and the company was able to secure enough trucks to get its turkeys to grocery stores.
Yes, There are Turkeys for Thanksgiving... for a Price
Nov 22nd, 2021
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Tyson Declares Chicken the Official Bird of Friendsgiving
Nov 16th, 2021
Beyond Meat brand Beyond Sausage are displayed in a cooler in a market in Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 2021.
Beyond Meat Sales Miss Expectations as US Demand Drops
Nov 10th, 2021
Betty Crocker’s first official portrait, on the left, from 1936. Her most recent portrait, from 1996, is on the right.
Betty Crocker Turns 100
Nov 10th, 2021
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Trends in Manufacturing: Insights from 750 Leaders
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Trends in Manufacturing: Insights from 750 Leaders
Despite manufacturers’ best forecasts, no one could have predicted what 2020 had in store. For many manufacturers, the destabilizing force of the pandemic exposed weaknesses along the value chain. It also highlighted opportunities to justify larger-scale.
Nov 30th, 2021
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Cannabis Is U.S.'s 5th Most Valuable Crop
Legal cannabis supports more than 13,042 U.S. farms and is now worth more than cotton.
Nov 3rd, 2021
In this Jan. 6, 2021 photo, a Starbucks coffee company logo and information signs are seen at Palatine Metra train station in Palatine, Ill.
Starbucks Sees Record Q3 Sales Thanks to US Business
North American same-store sales jumped 22% in the July-September period.
Oct 28th, 2021
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Coke's Q3 Sales Rebounded 16% as Venues, Dining Rooms Reopened
Coke is getting its fizz back.
Oct 27th, 2021
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McDonald's Q3 Sales Jumped 14% as Restrictions Eased
McDonald's expects prices will be 6% higher for the full year.
Oct 27th, 2021
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Data: Halloween Chocolate, Candy Sales Far Outpacing 2020's
Not only are sales far above last year's pandemic-stricken mark, but well ahead of 2019 as well.
Oct 22nd, 2021
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Restaurant Robot Helped Staff Receive Better Tips
Labor shortages had the restaurant in "crisis" mode.
Oct 22nd, 2021
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Decades of Hype Turned Protein Into a Superfood
And spawned a multibillion-dollar industry.
Oct 21st, 2021
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ADM Unveils the Next Big Consumer Trends
See what the global nutrition supplier had to say about each growth space poised for takeoff in the new year.
Oct 20th, 2021
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Here Are Whole Foods' Top 10 Food Trends for 2022
The retailer's seventh-annual trends predictions represent the future of food and beverages.
Oct 18th, 2021
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Despite Inflation, September Retail Sales Rise 0.7%
Prices have jumped almost across the board, making gasoline, furniture, cars and trips to the grocery store or restaurant more expensive.
Oct 15th, 2021
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Nearly Half of U.S. Cannabis Consumers Chose Cannabis Over Alcohol
Study reveals wellness culture opportunities for cannabis retailers and brands.
Oct 13th, 2021