The trend of small, at-home social gatherings has continued post-pandemic, with over 58% of consumers preferring more intimate gatherings over large events, the study found.
For grocery retailers, having an olive and antipasti bar program in the deli department can be an easy way to grab the attention of charcuterie lovers, adventurous foodies and health-conscious shoppers all in one place.
According to data from Circana, perimeter assorted/multipacks of cookies were up 13.9% in dollar sales and 4.2% in unit sales in the 52 weeks ending July 16.