Barbecue means something a little different to every region across the United States, but there is one thing everyone can agree on — it never goes out of style.
As instore delis see more consumer demand for barbecue, many suppliers outside of the category are getting on board and incorporating barbecue flavors in new fusion products.
Commissioned by Supermarket Perimeter, Cypress Research conducted a nationally representative consumer online survey to determine consumer trends in specialty cheese purchasing.
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.