CONSUMER TRENDSRECENT CONSUMER TRENDS ARTICLESMeat case study reveals trendsFeb 25, 2008 4:58 PM The 2007 National Meat Case Study, funded by the Beef Checkoff, Sealed Air's Cryovac Food Packaging and the National Pork Board, examined trends and opportunities in retail meat merchandising... Food Safety Concerns Do Not Include BiotechnologyFeb 11, 2008 10:47 AM Despite a year of food safety concerns, consumer impressions of food biotechnology remain little changed from previous years, according to research from a 2007 survey Food Biotechnology... New Beef Advertising Campaign UnveiledFeb 4, 2008 11:42 AM New for 2008, the Beef Checkoff Program, the marketing arm for the beef industry, is breaking a new $15 million radio and print campaign. For the past five years, separate campaigns highlighted consumers' love of beef and its nutritional value. This year, the two are combined into one effort... The Top 10 in SupermarketingJan 15, 2008 9:54 AM, Source: Supermarketguru.com It might surprise you to discover that what isn't on the list of the Top 10 selling food categories surprises more than what is on it. For most of us, our primary protein sources of meat, poultry, seafood and cheese aren't there—though animal products such as... 2008 Food PredictionsJan 7, 2008 2:22 PM, By Phil Lempert, Founder of Supermarketguru.com As we enter into the New Year, food retailers and brands are faced with a myriad of new challenges: sustainability, transparency, undeniable price increases and the continued search for health and wellness. Here are some retail trends I foresee... Slow Food: A solution for small producers?Jan 7, 2008 2:14 PM, By Kindra Gordon It’s a fast-paced world we live in, and over the past two decades America has grown accustomed to getting their food fast as well. But as a result, the speed in which America has gained weight has swelled to epidemic proportions... Beef snacks debut for busy kids, consumersDec 11, 2007 1:35 PM Kids want quick, fast and easy. They want food right after school, while doing homework or before playing with friends – with one caveat – they don’t want to have to cook. Meanwhile, moms want nutritious food ... Greg Norman Australian Prime Celebrates a Year of GrowthNov 26, 2007 2:03 PM In late November, Greg Norman Australian Prime™ (GNAP), celebrated one year of operation and success with its luxury brand of Australian beef. Conceived by professional golfer and businessman Greg Norman... How’s your Beef? Consumers say it must be tenderSep 24, 2007 9:35 AM, Source: Elanco Animal Health Consumers tell us that tenderness and taste are two of the most important attributes when they are evaluating their beef eating experience. They want tender beef and are willing to pay for it... Beef’s Next “Big” Thing: New cuts from the chuck rollAug 6, 2007 3:16 PM A new line of Beef Value Cuts – this time fabricated from the beef chuck roll – is slated for a 2008 rollout, according to the checkoff-funded Beef Innovations Group (BIG)... Cues From ConsumersDec 25, 2006 9:39 PM, By Kindra Gordon Look for these changes to meet consumer demands.... Beef Trends To TrackJun 29, 2006 3:50 PM, By Kindra Gordon Predictions on what’s ahead for the future beef industry.... What Consumers WantJun 29, 2006 3:42 PM Studies say Americans need patience, better nutritional information.... |
