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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, home seclusion lasted considerably longer than expected in Canada. When these restrictions were first introduced in 2020, home snacking surged and then remained constant through 2021 and 2022. While hybrid lifestyles…
With higher prices negatively impacting the affordability of nutritious foods for US consumers, players in snacks and government authorities have set long-term intervention strategies to expand access to healthier snacks. President Biden hosted the…
The momentum regarding the general health and wellness trend preceded even COVID-19, as local consumers searched for ways to prioritise their wellbeing through soft drinks. As the pandemic substantially impacted the lives of consumers, interest in…
Due to the negative health effects of COVID-19, during the pandemic shoppers began buying beverages to boost their health, preferring products which claimed benefits such as immune system support. Demand grew for functionality, and thanks to the…
2022 observed a shift back to foodservice volumes rather than retail within Canadian staple foods. As Canadians returned to the workplace and restrictions lifted, consumers started to once again spend time participating in activities outside of the…
In 2022, sales of plant-based alternatives to meat and seafood grew at a slower pace, leading to speculation that this is no longer a top trend. Due to rapid inflation and supply chain disruptions since the pandemic, consumers looked for…
In 2023, the hypermarkets channel in Canada faced increased competition from online platforms, discounters, and convenience stores, which are offering more convenience, value, and variety to consumers. Online platforms, such as Amazon, Shopify, and…
Hypermarkets experienced slower current value growth in the US in 2023 than in the previous year. This was largely a response to the still difficult inflationary environment in the country. Many US consumers continued to put off purchases of…
Ice cream, as a product area, in Canada is experiencing a slowdown in value growth in 2024, despite a slight increase in unit prices. Consumer demand for this frozen treat seems to be melting away for several reasons. One contributing factor is the…
2022 marked the first full year of post-pandemic economic reopening, without foodservice limitations, with vaccinations fully available, and a return to hybrid or office working. A key question was whether with the reopening, ice cream would be able…