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Our recent Shopper Community study shows that more people are cooking at home compared to two years ago, crafting their meals with a blend of “made by you” and “freshly prepared” ingredients. 🏠🍽️ By connecting the dots between the center store and the fresh perimeter, brands can offer convenient meal solutions that appeal to consumers’ taste and wallets. 🔎Discover key insights from the study to boost your freshly prepared strategy! ⬇️ #FreshFoods #ShopperInsights

Revolutionising Fast Food: CEO Brian Walker Speaks to The New Daily! Dive into our CEO's insights on McDonald's latest venture, CosMc’s, a drive-thru concept focusing on sweet beverages. From churro frappes to berry hibiscus sour-ade and boba options, Walker discusses how this innovative idea is set to captivate a younger demographic and transform fast food indulgence. Don't miss his take on this exciting development in the industry! #innovation #fastfood #retailbusiness #retailer #retailinnovation #retailer For full insights, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gzegwxA2

Want to know what’s driving consumers to choose plant-based fast-food? 🌱🌭 The factors influencing customers’ decisions to order plant-based foods in fast-food restaurants are taste (16%) and price (12%). Moreover, 10% of respondents find trying new foods interesting, while convenience (9%) and brand trust (8%) are also significant factors. 🍽 Our new report on the future of fast-food provides many valuable consumer insights like this to help you succeed in the plant-based space and cater to consumer demand. Download it today ➡️ https://ow.ly/W9tv50Q9uOT #FastFoodChains #FastFoodConsumers #ProVeg #NewReport #FoodService

Consumers are embracing bold, spicy flavors, and the market is responding enthusiastically. From chips and ice cream to drinks and frozen pizza, spiciness is everywhere! Coca-Cola recently launched its first new permanent flavor in years, Coca-Cola Spiced, and Starbucks introduced spicy lemonade drinks, inspired by the "swicy" trend—combining sweet and spicy flavors. The younger generations, especially Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, are driving this trend, craving adventurous and global flavors. The pandemic further fueled this by making consumers more experimental in the kitchen. This trend is not just a fad; it's here to stay. As our taste buds evolve, expect even more spicy innovations across all food categories! #FoodTrends #SpicyFood #Swicy #Innovation #ConsumerPreferences #FoodIndustry https://lnkd.in/g7e2D4yB

🍗 Spotlight on MHN's Chicken Wing Panel 🍗 Exciting times at MHN as we turn the spotlight on our Chicken Wing Panel! This event brought together key players from the fast food industry to explore the trends and preferences driving the ever-popular chicken wing market. Chicken wings have become a mainstay for several mega fast food brands, anchoring menus and attracting a loyal customer base. As this segment continues to grow, understanding the preferences and motivations of chicken wing enthusiasts is more crucial than ever. MHN's proprietary database offers brands an unprecedented opportunity to tap into the minds of this important consumer segment. Our data provides deep insights into: 🍗 Flavor and sauce preferences. 🍗 Ordering habits and peak times. 🍗 Loyalty drivers and brand switch factors. Key takeaways from the panel include: 🔥 The rise of unique and bold flavors capturing consumers' taste buds. 🔥 The impact of social media on chicken wing trends and promotions. 🔥 Strategies for enhancing customer engagement and loyalty through personalized offerings. At MHN, we're dedicated to equipping brands with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the competitive fast food market. Our Chicken Wing Panel is just one of the ways we help brands connect with their audience and stay ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for more delicious insights and join us as we delve into the dynamic world of fast food! #FastFood #ChickenWings #ConsumerInsights #MarketResearch #MHN #FoodTrends #CustomerEngagement #BrandLoyalty

Did you miss IDDBA 2024? Catch this summary of our biggest takeaways from Jonna Parker, Circana's Fresh Foods Group Team Lead. Discover insights on evolving shopper desires: value, excitement, convenience, international flavors, and gourmet accessories. #RetailTrends #ShopperInsights

Did you miss IDDBA 2024? Catch this summary of our biggest takeaways from Jonna Parker, Circana's Fresh Foods Group Team Lead. Discover insights on evolving shopper desires: value, excitement, convenience, international flavors, and gourmet accessories. #RetailTrends #ShopperInsights

Walmart announced bettergoods, it's biggest private brand food launch in 20 years! With bettergoods, Walmart is moving into elevated culinary experiences, high quality and organic WFPB food options and making them accessible and affordable to everyone. Here are the key benefits of the new brand. - Trend-forward, Chef-Inspired: Each product, from plant-based mozzarella to double vanilla ice cream, is crafted to offer unique, delicious flavors. - Incredible Value: Quality doesn't have to be costly—most items are priced under $5 and no more than $15. - Global Flavors at Local Prices: Sourced from across the globe but available at your local Walmart curnside pickup and walmart.com with same day delivery. - Diverse Offerings: With over 300 products across categories like dairy, snacks, and beverages, there's something for every taste and dietary need. #Walmart #bettergoods #innovation #customerexperience #affordable

We're only a few weeks away from 2024 and I'm curious how current trends will carry over – will consumers want the same snacks this time next year? Brooke Just highlights the recent survey done through Yelp, asking consumers their thoughts. From “girl dinner” to luxury tricks and tips, we've got a few contenders that promise to start the year off strong. Which food trends do you think will be prevalent as we start off the new year? #Snacking #GirlDinner #FoodIndustry #Trends

More than 6,000 retailers, suppliers and trend-watchers attended the UNFI Spring and Summer Selling Show this month in Orlando, Florida. Some of the most innovative products Gina Acosta of Progressive Grocer reported seeing at the show included: 1️⃣ Frosted Rice Krispies Treats are the new cupcakes and cake pops. 2️⃣ In the cheese aisle, Feta continues to sell really well, and Odyssey has several new Feta products including multi flavor dips capitalizing on this trend.   3️⃣ Brioche bread continues to be popular with consumers, and many of them are now looking for extensions of those products.  4️⃣ Breakfast innovations keep exploding, and Jenny Lee Swirl Bread has a delicious frozen breakfast sandwich made with cinnamon bread. 5️⃣ Beef innovations I saw included Pre's value-added Grass Fed and Finished marinated beef products in on-trend flavors such as Korean Bulgogi and Barbacoa; Holten's Chophouse Smashed Burgers in various flavors; and Thor's Hammer from National Beef. 6️⃣ In the natural foods space, several products stood out at the show - see the link below for more details! Full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYeK_Cx2 #retail #supermarkets #food #foodtrends #grocery