Halloween reshapes America’s candy cravings
As Halloween nears, candy corn jumps from No. 8 to No. 2 in nationwide searches; M&M’s, Milky Way and Haribo also rise.
Research
Survey reveals what consumers want in health and beauty packaging
Sustainability is valued but many are frustrated by designs that make it hard to open or use products.
Silicon Valley households face rising costs with little to fall back on, Second Harvest study reveals
Nearly three-quarters of respondents said the cost of nutritious food makes it difficult for them or their household to stay healthy
Circana spots retail opportunities in $1.2 trillion wellness market
Circana said trends offer retailers and manufacturers opportunities to rethink products and assortments to meet changing nutritional needs.
All signs point to resilient holiday spending as consumers balance value and celebration
Retailers face a divided shopper landscape this holiday season, with budget-conscious consumers seeking deals while affluent shoppers remain willing to spend
Nestlé maps 2027 food & beverage trends
Nestlé’s brands reach 98% of U.S. households, giving it a unique view of changing consumer behavior and future trends.
Deloitte: Holiday spending to increase 4% this year
Survey finds budget-minded shoppers prioritizing smart spending and the gifting of experiences.
Acosta Group unveils Premium+: The engine behind better retail execution
New integrated model unites nationwide field teams with technology, talent, logistics and real-time support to help brands and retailers improve retail performance
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September
Led by an 8.41% gain in electronics and appliances, sales were higher year over year in all categories except furniture and home furnishings
CoBank Quarterly: Energy demand and borrowing costs test rural resilience while AI’s impact on the labor market remains gradual
New report explores AI's workforce impact and the economic, agricultural and infrastructure forces shaping rural America's future
FMI: Prepared foods gain a larger role in household meals
“We’re seeing more and more households replace home-cooked and restaurant meals with deli-prepared foods.”
C-stores expand beyond convenience to capture more meal occasions
“Convenience stores have earned an incredibly valuable position with shoppers because they solve real needs quickly, but convenience alone isn’t enough to win every occasion,” said Kathy Risch, Acosta Group.
RangeMe Top Brands: Food & Beverage
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 Food & Beverage brands and more at RangeMe.com.
Grocery TV research finds the in-store media is evolving beyond shopper marketing
Survey of 100 retail media buyers and decision-makers finds marketers see a full-funnel role for in-store media, while scale, measurement and cross-functional ownership still shape how much value they capture
C-stores win the quick stop, but shoppers want more
New Acosta Group research identifies pathways to capture more food and beverage occasions
Ibotta: Financial pressure reshapes holiday shopping
Two-thirds of respondents were in the holiday market before Labor Day.