Despite consumers’ varying levels of understanding the relationships between organic brand foods and animal welfare standards, new standards are being shaped by next-generation consumer expectations.
April 25, 2017Packaged Facts reflects on highly accomplished analyst Susan Porjes, who retires after many years of stellar contribution. Susan’s final report "Natural and Organic Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 5th Edition" marks both the latest edition in one of our most popular report series and also a new beginning for the prolific Porjes.
October 3, 2016Between their growing numbers and affinity for “natural” pet products, the Millennial cohort wields a significant buying power for the industry, an impact Packaged Facts explores in our report, "Millennials as Pet Market Consumers".
February 7, 2017Packaged Fact identifies four key ways that U.S. grocers can better attract and meet the needs of this important and influential consumer segment.
September 4, 2019Once tucked away in the shelf-stable center store, non-dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives have jumped into the refrigerated dairy case alongside milk-based counterparts.
August 14, 2017The marketplace for natural and organic foods and beverages is undergoing tremendous expansion and change. At the retail level, while Whole Foods Market remains the dominant natural foods supermarket chain, it is being challenged by Trader Joe’s and by No. 1 supermarket operator Kroger Co.
December 6, 2016Sales of private label frozen desserts have grown steadily over the last couple of decades. In recent years, about two-thirds of consumers have come to accept that private label frozen desserts are equal in quality to name brand frozen desserts. This perception is based in reality, as private label frozen desserts have been on a steady rise in terms of quality over the past three decades.
April 3, 2017Industry players and marketers are doing their part in addressing health trends through new product development of better-for-you breakfast.
January 2, 2019Gone are the days when pet owners had to seek out their local independent pet store to find a decent selection of natural pet products. Today, natural, organic and eco-friendly pet products generate billions of dollars of sales annually across a wide range of channels--and the market just keeps growing.
February 1, 2017America's perennial enthusiasm for health and wellness is expressed in their food product choices, and natural & organic retailers are often the first to meet this demand.
October 13, 2017