Three Foodservice Trends Influencing Consumer BehaviorOperators that adapt to these shifts will be best positioned for long-term success. Snack & Beverage Brands Win With Super Bowl CommercialsNERDS was Gopuff's annual "Brand Bowl" winner, seeing a massive 223% increase in units sold in the hour after its commercial aired. Valentine's Day Spending Breaks New Record Shoppers plan to spend $188.81 on average on the holiday. Snacks Poised to Score at Super Bowl Watch Parties NIQ: The most purchased food for gameday viewing is chips, dips and salsa, followed by chicken wings. Number of U.S. Convenience Stores Selling Gas Ticks Up Small operators continue to operate the majority of the channel's overall locations. Nearly Half of Americans Plan to Cut Back on Alcohol in 2025 Meanwhile, purchases of nonalcoholic drinks are on the rise. Tropical, Smoky & Surprising Among Flavor Trends to Watch Aji Amarillo is the flavor of the year, according to McCormick's "Flavor Forecast 25th Edition." Small Operators Enter 2025 With an Improved Outlook Despite an upswing in optimism, their sentiment still lags large operators. Private Label Sales Ring Up Another Record Year Dollar sales rose 3.9% in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024. Several C-store Chains Stand Out in New Customer Service Rankings Brands were evaluated on five key markers of a quality customer experience. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
