New Research Finds In-Store Snack Sampling Has 'Category Expansion Effect'These events generate long-term sales and are more effective than non-price promos. Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives Will Be Trend to Watch in 2018Packaged Facts: Market for these beverages will reach a projected $28B by 2021. 2018 Culinary Trends Will Put New Spins on Standards Comfort food likely to be reimagined with artisanal, indulgent spins. Retailers & Manufacturers Struggling to Adapt to Today's Wide-Sweeping Shifts in How Consumers Shop Disruptions affect how people shop across different channels, categories and brands. Foot Traffic Study Shows Strong Correlation to Restroom Quality Buc-ee's, Kwik Trip and Kelley's Market among top-rated brands for restroom quality in Q3. Mintel Predicts Five Food & Beverage Trends That Will Shape 2018 Opportunities will arise for traceabilitiy and unexpected textures, like chewy beverages and cookies with popping candy inside. Chain Coffee Shops Opening More Locations to Meet Consumer Demand Regular or traditional coffee is still the most popular, ahead of specialty coffee. Trendsights: Powering the Day & Bottom Line With Breakfast NPD research sheds light on what’s most important to breakfast buyers. Wawa Has Highest Brand Equity in the Convenience Channel Nielsen report also finds one-third of c-store shoppers expect to purchase fresh food in the channel in the future. Tobacco Environment Stable as Consumers Face Rising Costs Retailers see continued pressure on cigarette volumes. First Previous 64 65 66 67 68 Next Last