Market Data and Analysis

6 food supply chain forecasts for 2021

Dec 18, 2020

Are Traasdahl, CEO and co-founder of Crisp, predicts six key trends that will impact the food supply chain in 2021 to help retailers and food companies improve their planning and agility in the coming year.

Consumers pull back sharply on holiday spending

Dec 18, 2020

A new survey finds that U.S. consumers plan on spending 25% less on food and 36% less on gifts this year compared to 2019.

Monitor: Consumers want better pay and conditions for grocery store workers

Dec 17, 2020

New Hope Network research shows consumers want grocery store staff treated and paid well, especially with COVID-19 wreaking havoc on their wellbeing. However, fewer than a quarter actively research the retailers they frequent.

Survey suggests consumers buy supplements to stay healthy—but not when they're already sick

Dec 16, 2020

A survey by Pure Branding found that only 14% of supplement users reach for supplements as a first "go-to solution" when they are sick, and that a much larger percentage turn to over-the-counter drugs.

Acosta reveals top CPG industry predictions for 2021

Dec 11, 2020

After a difficult year, Acosta's forecasted trends include an ongoing focus on personal health and self-care, technology activation acceleration and fulfillment efficiencies.

Monitor: 2021 New Year's resolutions impacted by 2020

Dec 03, 2020

Consumers' New Year’s resolutions may seem typical for any given year, but a look into the nuance suggests COVID-19 could be influencing aspirations.

The Analyst’s Take: What will the supplement industry look like in 2021?

Nov 30, 2020

With explosive growth in the supplement industry confirmed in 2020, the key question now is what the future holds for supplement sales. This is the latest installment in our data discussion from Nutrition Business Journal’s senior analyst.

US consumers eat dairy alternatives at home, meat analogues at restaurants

Nov 30, 2020

While some plant-based foods have become staples in kitchens nationwide, others are saved for special occasions.

Consumer survey shows sustained online grocery shopping habits across generations

Nov 30, 2020

Retailers would be wise to prepare for the continuation of this year's online ordering, curbside and home delivery trends in 2021.

How the supplement industry can support retailers through COVID-19

Nov 24, 2020

From surging demand to scaled down in-store experiences, everything is changing for retailers. But understanding these impacts will help the supplement industry support those on the front lines of the pandemic, according to Inside the Bottle.

Natural and organic products industry market reports and analysis.