Cristina Malone’s Post

In a national survey about the spices and flavor profiles consumers use the most when cooking at home, Spokane, Wash.-based Spiceology found that Latin flavors were used the most in nearly every region besides the Northeast, which ranked Mediterranean flavors first and Latin second. Learn more: https://ow.ly/FJBM50UmPvH Circana #FoodIndustry #GroceryIndustry #FoodRetail

Since I took over The Future of Food, I have doubled down on crafting a plan that includes a focus on FoodxCulture. And it’s not due to a DEI outcome. It’s because cultural foodways will continue to inform how we all eat at home and outside the home. Instead of cultural foods being sat on a shelf to be consumed periodically in the days of the Boomers, now, anyone 40 years of age and under have immersed cultural foodways into their habitual eating patterns. For example, I know Gen Y/Z inclusive families here in Texas that eat TexMex/Mexican food 3-4 times per week. And those flavor profiles are carrying over to how they cook their dishes at home and what CPG products and spices they consume. Here’s a stat that confirms this from Specialty Food Association Big Idea Stage session by Menu Matters LLC’s Mike Kostyo and Maeve Webster (see image). With the generations 40 and under thinking of travel as a lifestyle choice (vs just strictly vacation or for retirement), they are going to continue to inform the need for cultural foodways to be easily accessible at their grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants. It’s all in the #data…

💰 Food Truck Market Insights 📈 It’s food truck season! 🍔🌮🍦 — Consumers are increasingly looking for quick-service restaurants that fit into their hectic schedules. Food trucks offer quick and convenient meals, making them an appealing option for on-the-go dining, especially in urban cities. The growing popularity of street food and beverages, shifting consumer tastes, urbanization, and an increase in working women stimulate market growth forecasted at a 6.7% growth rate ✅ At Goodfynd, we strive to make the food truck peak season more streamlined and mobile business friendly with features like pre-ordering and offline ordering via Goodfynd Point of Sale. Learn more about #Goodfynd business solutions for mobile businesses at Learn.goodfynd.com #MobileBusiness #PointofSale #PaymentProcessing #GoodfyndPointofSale

Curious about what consumers really want in Quick Service Restaurants? According to our recent survey of 1570 consumers, visibility of the kitchen plays a significant role!   👀 The data shows that while all age groups prefer a visible kitchen, the degree of preference varies. For our youngest respondents, aged 18-24, they report less of a preference for a visible kitchen, at 59%, while the 35-44 age bracket jumps to 70% preferring a visible kitchen. What do these insights mean for QSRs? Understanding and catering to the preferences of different age groups could be the recipe for success! 🥤🍟 🔍 Want more detailed insights and data? Check out our infographic for a deeper dive: https://lnkd.in/gfBNEUsE #QSR #ConsumerInsights #VisibleKitchen

📢 Attention Quick Service Restaurant Owners! 🍔🍟 In today's fast-paced world, low-income consumers are finding ways to stretch their dollars further, and QSRs have a unique opportunity to meet their needs! 💡 Trend Alert: There's a growing street fight over low-income consumers, and the key to winning their hearts (and wallets) is snacks! 🍿🌮 Consumers are increasingly substituting meals with snacks to save money, and parents are more likely to skip meals, making affordable snack options crucial. To stay ahead of the curve, QSRs should create and promote mini versions of their menu items, offering tasty, budget-friendly snacks perfect for on-the-go and small meals. Innovating with snack-sized portions and showcasing value through quality and affordability can help engage your audience through creative promotions and social media campaigns. By positioning your brand as the go-to for delicious, cost-effective snacks, you can boost sales and build loyalty. Make every dollar count for your customers and watch your business grow. Let's make snacks the new mealtime hero! Follow Culinary Tides, Inc. for more insights. https://lnkd.in/eDMxC3db

Millennials are driving a major shift in the beverage industry with a growing demand for non-alcoholic drinks. ⭐ As health-conscious choices become more popular, non-alcoholic options are booming, offering the same great flavors without the buzz. Dive into the trends and see how this generation is reshaping the bar scene through VinePair here: https://bit.ly/3XDTC4f

Our latest Vibe Check audience research - The Food Edition - has landed 😋 What have we learnt? 🍝 Our audience are time-crunched and conscious of the rising cost of living. 🍝 They're planning their meals in advance and looking to brands like Tasty for recipe inspiration. 🍝 They're increasingly using food delivery services for groceries, indicating a shift in consumer behavior. 🍝 Almost half are grocery shipping twice a week and they're prepared when they do. 🍝 They're shopping at Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA. To learn more about how we're serving our passionate audiences, and how they approach their grocery shop and food planning, hit up our team: Liam O'Meara Julia Willing Jack Meldrum Mark Smith Jemima Courtney Amanda Bardas Brian Florido

According to a recent survey, consumers are raising the bar when it comes to food options at convenience stores. With 71% of shoppers wanting hot prepared meals and 55% craving made-to-order options, its clear that c-stores are evolving into food destinations. Plus, younger generations are leading the charge, with Gen Z showing a remarkable preference for convenience. #ConvenienceStores #FoodTrends https://lnkd.in/dKVVxV9i

This is a really interesting article about consumer opinions and feelings around fast food. To me, this speaks to why functional food callouts are going to become more and more popular. Inflation has given consumers sticker shock at menu prices and if they can get something at the grocery store for less money and it's perceived to be healthier for them, then they have no reason to go back to those QSR establishments. The perceived value is so much greater. About 1/4 of Americans make less than $35k/year, so they need to stretch every dollar as far as they're able. What are QSR's going to do to bring back the value proposition? #foodservice #qsr #fastfood #consumerinsights

Why do Millennials and Gen Z snack more than previous generations? Discover how their fast-paced, health-conscious lifestyles are reshaping the snacking world. Dive in to see why convenience, nutrition, and taste are the ultimate trifecta for these snack-savvy generations and how Edlong Flavor Solutions continues to cater to these evolving preferences with authentic flavours to create innovative snack solutions. #Edlong #flavours #flavors #Innovation #mindfulsnacking