A confluence of squeezed consumer wallets, the rising cost of dining out, and changing needs and wants has brought the U.S. restaurant industry traffic growth to a halt in the … Continue Reading →
A recent study by The NPD Group, a global information company, finds that consumers’ tastes for savory and sweet snacks are determined by the time of day, and better-for-you snack … Continue Reading →
As reported by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. Census Bureau data shows that for the first time on record in December 2014, monthly sales at U.S. restaurants exceeded grocery … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism shows that eating oatmeal for breakfast may result in greater fullness, lower hunger ratings, and fewer calories eaten at the … Continue Reading →
Outdoor barbecues can often present food safety issues, from cooking meat to the right temperature to keeping your food fresh — there are lots of ways unsafe foods can dampen … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report suggests ways retailers and brands could help consumers find shopping for frozen foods more convenient, logical and satisfying. read more Supermarket News
Supermarket operators need to join the digital conversation immediately “because it’s happening whether you’re there or not,” Bill Bishop told the 2014 Executive Forum sponsored by Portland State University. read … Continue Reading →
In Food News Today, Phil Lempert and Chef George Duran share some latest trends in grilling and some “out of the box” ideas, so you don’t get stuck in a … Continue Reading →
What do supermarkets have in common with the U.S. Postal service? Both have been slow to identify consumer trends and serve up what people want. read more Supermarket News
When Governor Bill Haslam signed the “Wine in the Grocery Stores” bill in Tennessee last month, it was the culmination of a nearly seven-year-long process and marks the first time … Continue Reading →
