SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
Despite recent economic shifts and changes in benefit payments, SNAP households remain a powerhouse consumer group for the CPG industry.
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Circana revises 2026 food and beverage outlook as spending slows
Consumer confidence stays weak, especially among low- and middle-income households, who are sharply cutting discretionary spending.
Plant ingredients gain traction in U.S. retail as market grows
Growing demand for plant-based wellness products in the U.S. drives strong global plant extracts market growth.
Customers are angrier than ever, new survey shows
Experts point to solutions that remain surprisingly simple.
Report: Marketers, consumers differ on AI’s benefits
Most marketers think consumers like AI; few consumers agree.
Gum and mints sales to reach $1 billion by 2030
Generational shifts are transforming sub-categories, with Millennials and Gen Z consumers driving nearly all gum and mint growth.
NMI: Millennial parents navigating a retail ‘Holidaze’
NMI’s study finds that Millennial parents are pressed for both time and money in 2025.
More consumers plan to shop from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, but they intend to spend less, Deloitte study finds
“Value continues to be the centerpiece of the holiday season, and Black Friday–Cyber Monday promotions are an easy way for shoppers to capture those deals.”
C-stores surge to the top in QSR report
Seven c-stores were included on the list because they “receive a clear majority of their customers as meal mission destinations.”
RangeMe Top Brands: Health & Beauty Care
Discover the RangeMe Top 50 Health & Beauty Care brands and more at RangeMe.com
Retailers see growing role for AI and automation in loss prevention efforts
Retail leaders are turning to intelligent workflows to improve inventory visibility, reduce losses, and enhance shopper satisfaction, according to a study by Zebra Technologies.
NRF: Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity.”
New data reveals what drives consumer acceptance of gene editing in food
When informed about the purpose and process of gene editing purchase intent rose across all categories tested: pork, eggs, tomatoes and bananas
Holiday season 2025 signals a new retail reality
‘Tis the season for smarter spending and renewed confidence.
Value, timing and tariffs shape Holiday toy buying in 2025
The U.S. toy industry is gaining momentum before the holidays. January–September toy sales rose 7% according to Circana.
Healthspan over lifespan is reshaping natural CPG
Consumers shift from living longer to living better, driving demand for functional ingredients across snacks, supplements, and beverages.