One way for supermarkets to stand out with their meal kit offerings and stay ahead of competition is to offer consumers plenty of options for customization.

Bain & Company reported that consumers across all income levels had a more negative financial outlook in August 2024 than in August 2023.

A recent survey found the average American has only 52 total minutes per day to prepare, eat and enjoy their meals, with one-third of consumers saying they have less than 30 minutes to prep and enjoy meals.

Baking, equipment and ingredient manufacturer companies were asked to weigh in on their engagement with initiatives across environmental, social responsibility and governance priorities. 

A study found that 69% of consumers are interested in chocolate with healthy ingredients, 74% want snacks that are nutritious and energizing and 71% want chocolate that supports their mental health.

In a recent survey, among those who said they were avoiding carbohydrates, 37% said they choose whole grains whenever they are available, which compared to 26% for all respondents.

Success requires understanding who the key customers are, what they prefer to snack on and when.

A recent survey found that 56% of Americans would not want to publicly identify as a vegan or vegetarian for three top reasons.

Supermarket delis do not have to just stick to the traditional seasonal promotions centered around national holidays.

Indulgence remains the most important purchase trigger for cake, pastry and cookies, according to a Cargill survey of 1,200 US consumers.