Circana examines how America eats and drinks in 2026
The 2026 “Eating Patterns in America” report examines over $1.8 trillion in spending and 618 billion eating occasions.
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Experiences are reshaping back-to-school shopping, new Mall of America survey reports
Families are seeking value without giving up shopping, dining, and entertainment
Recurring purchases drive next wave of e-commerce growth
Everyday essentials are fueling e-commerce growth through faster delivery and online grocery services, making recurring purchases more convenient.
U.S. manufacturing growth hits four-year high
Food and beverage manufacturers were among the major industries expanding in July as overall U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated.
Kearney sees cracks in calm surface of consumer resiliency
Current spending should not be mistaken for durable demand, according to latest Consumer Stress Index.
New research highlights systemwide supply chain challenges in move to natural food dyes
NCA report finds successful transition will require time, investment, and a strong federal food safety framework
Hershey: Anticipation is reshaping America's Halloween Season
New consumer insights from Hershey and Morning Consult reveal Halloween anticipation is building earlier, creating new moments for treats, traditions and community
New FMI research maps the future of beverage retail
A new FMI report states retailers can grow by organizing beverage assortments around consumer needs and shopping occasions instead of traditional categories.
RangeMe Top Brands: Food & Beverage
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 Food & Beverage brands and more at RangeMe.com.
Quick commerce is becoming a habit, not a channel, Kearney study finds
"As delivery times shrink, retailer loyalty will decline and convenience will become the consumer's deciding factor."
New Acosta Group Tracker reveals how far grocery dollars go
Research suggests consumers have permanently changed how they shop following the inflation surge
Rising prices push one-third of holiday shoppers to budget more for gifts in 2026
Holiday shoppers are moving quickly and spending more.
Snacking evolves as global sales hit new records, Circana finds
New snacking research reveals how functional benefits, GLP-1 medications, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way the world snacks
US grocery slowdown enters a new phase as stretched consumers buy less — Bain & Company analysis
New analysis of NielsenIQ data reveals falling unit sales across every US region as consumers cut basket sizes, turning the grocery marketplace into a share game for the industry
Walmart tops U.S. supermarket brand funnel as Aldi and Kroger lead on conversion efficiency
While Walmart remained the overall leader, Aldi and Kroger stood out for their ability to convert brand awareness into customer preference according to data from Conjointly Brand Tracker
Circana sees ‘slow-to-moderate’ growth in food and beverage spending
The category's pre-pandemic growth rates of between 2% and 3% are coming back, the firm says.