Cheese continues to be a successful category and the object of desire for many. Canadians take their cheese seriously, with 86% saying that cheese is a planned purchase and if their preferred brand is not available, they will wait until it is back in stock.1
The scent of freshly baked goods has a magical way of filling a home with warmth and comfort. Whether it’s the rich aroma of chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, or a loaf of freshly baked bread, those smells create a sense of coziness and anticipation. An impressive 82% of consumers enjoy baking, but it’s clear […]
The past year has been another food adventure full of innovation. While we often see common themes year after year, the trend evolution continues to bring new brands and line extensions to store shelves. Before we give a hint of what’s to come for 2025, let’s look at some of the big hits from 2024. […]
Here are the 10 culinary trends that we expect to see move through our kitchens this holiday season.
Over the past 5 years, pandemic health concerns have influenced a number of food and beverage categories, including touching down in the Alcoholic Beverage space. While the Sober Curious trend was already bubbling to the surface in 2019, it has since bloomed from novelty to having a firm foothold on shelves. Today, upwards of 4-foot […]
Snacking is often portrayed as a misleading eating occasion, being associated with excessive, indulgent consumption.
Pasta, rice, noodles and starches are the perfect base ingredients to make comforting meals that can be both nutritious and delicious.
While individual financial well-being will dictate consumer behavior, general trips to the grocery store have become more strategic with the focus on making the most of their budgets.
Despite inflationary pressures, product innovation continues to be a key driver of consumer traffic and sales volume.
In the past four years the grocery industry has seen seismic shifts to supply chains, transportation channels, and economic uncertainty that has evolved consumer behaviour and ultimately the retail landscape.