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
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.
Health is top of mind for many Canadians, with 45% adopting a forward-looking outlook on their personal health and stating that they are always looking for ways to improve their health.
Organic has moved from a niche market to mainstream and the organic consumer has also evolved, mainly due to a post-pandemic renewed focus on personal health, climate change and sustainability.