Consumers have a variety of priorities in how they spend their food dollars, and they’re trying to find a balance between money, time, taste, nutrition and experience.
Forty-eight percent of respondents in a recent survey said they were moving away from sustainable brands and products because of the current rising prices.
Sales of specialty food in 2022 hit $194 billion, up 9.3% over the prior year, and are expected to reach $207 billion by year’s end, according to the Specialty Food Association’s annual industry report.
Recognizing the growth and attraction of the grab-and-go trend, the La Brea Bakery research and development team revamped the brand’s buns, rolls, and other sandwich carriers.