- by Cara Rasch
- May 13 2022
- food and beverage
4 Major Trends in Food Carryout and Delivery
Consumers continue to report elevated use of restaurant carryout compared to pre-pandemic habits as of Packaged Facts’ February 2022 National Online Consumer Survey.
- by Elizabeth Rowe
- May 2 2022
- credit cards
The Use of Credit Cards by Canadian Consumers
With stores closed and businesses locked down, Canadians turned to online channels and e-commerce for their purchases – and their favorite method of payment for these digital transactions was the credit card, which helped support both transaction volume and value.
- by David Sprinkle
- April 12 2022
- pet market
- pet research
The “Pandemic Pet” Riddle: Acquisition Offset by Attrition
In this pandemic era, the number of pet-owning households jumped unusually among upper-income households.
- by Cara Rasch
- March 2 2022
- food gifting
Food Gifting Boomed During the Pandemic
The ease with which e-commerce facilitates ordering and shipping made food gifting more popular during the pandemic.
- by Shannon Brown
- February 25 2022
- pet care
- pet health
Pet Cleanup Market Booms in Age of Pandemic
Because just over half of pet owners agree that having pets inside the home is a household cleanliness and hygiene concern, litter and cleanup products have become an even more important part of pet ownership.
- by David Lummis
- February 7 2022
- pet health
- veterinary
Spotlight on Digital Pet Care as a Driver of Change in Vet Services
Digital pet care was taking off before the pandemic, and all sectors are poised for ongoing rapid growth.
- by Cara Rasch
- February 1 2022
- beverages
- food and beverage
Children’s Food and Beverage Trends During the Pandemic
The grocery market experienced much faster than average growth in 2020 and 2021 since people were staying at home more than usual due to remote work and schooling.
- by Elizabeth Rowe
- January 10 2022
- commercial payment cards
Fintechs Shake Up Commercial Card Market
The digital backbone of global commerce is increasingly being bent by financial technology (fintech) innovators.
- by Cara Rasch
- January 3 2022
- food allergies
Allergy Friendly Food Trends
Prevalence of food allergies based on medical data is growing, and self-reported rates of food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances encompass an even larger proportion of the population.
The Rise of Low-Carb, Keto, and Paleo Snack Trends
The keto and paleo diet both feature lower carb content and have a generally healthy perception among consumers, leading to increased demand for keto and paleo food and beverage products.
