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  • Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Shortages Propel a New Idea in Paint

    Blog

    Like many other construction related materials, paint has also been in short supply, which means in many cases sample paint cans are no longer being offered. What's a consumer to do? Try the peel-and-stick paint samples.

    June 17, 2021
  • Food & Beverage Companies Are Still Growing, Even Off the Spike in Retail Sales in 2020

    Blog

    Food and beverage sales surged in 2020 as consumers spent more time cooking and eating at home. It seemed only natural that they would pull back some as vaccination rates rose and the economy began to open back up, but so far the party for food & beverage companies appears set to continue

    May 25, 2021
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Are Booming in 2021: Key Factors Driving Increased Activity

    Blog

    After a relatively quiet 2020, merger and acquisition activity has picked up in 2021. We take a look at some of the contributing factors.

    May 25, 2021
  • What Tells You Things Are Heading Back to “Normal”?

    Blog

    Freedonia analysts consider what indicators will let us know that things really are getting back to "Normal".

    May 19, 2021
  • Why Lots of Things We Buy Are Getting More Expensive…

    Blog

    Inflation seems to be picking up, what's driving it?

    May 19, 2021
  • Packaging & Foodservices Operators: Quality, Costs, & Sustainability Remain Hurdles as Takeout Still Dominates

    Blog

    A year into the pandemic restaurant take out remains highly popular, which is presenting challenges to companies looking to revive their sustainability goals and keep rising costs in check.

    May 3, 2021
  • Pandemic Grocery Gains Were Not Experienced Equally: Private Labels Took a Hit

    Blog

    Private label brands, which have become increasingly popular at grocery stores in recent years, did not experience the same success as their more traditional counterparts. Freedonia analysts take a look at why that might be.

    April 23, 2021
  • What’s Behind the Ketchup Crisis? Carryout, Comfort Foods, & Hygiene Concerns

    Blog

    Taking a look at Freedonia's National Online Consumer Survey provides some insight into what's going on.

    April 15, 2021
  • Pandemic-Era Home Cooking: Consumers Are Searching for Convenience & Ways To Stretch Food Budget; Some Answers Lie in Packaging

    Blog

    As reflected in Freedonia's National Online Consumer Survey, many people remain reticent to eat out in restaurants. Packing companies are working to help make cooking at home more convenient and affordable.

    April 7, 2021
  • Rising Demand for Plastic Bags Spurs Increases in Production Capacity

    Blog

    Plastic bag use rose quite a bit during the pandemic as hygiene concerns limited the use of reusable bags, and plastic bag producers are now expanding capacity to meet the growing demand.

    March 18, 2021
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