- by Daniel Granderson
- February 10 2021
- food and beverage
- food trends
- gardening
- Gen Y
- home and garden
- lawn and garden
- Millennials
Millennials and the Food Gardening Plant Parent Trend

Plant-loving Millennials are treating plants as an initial step toward the responsibility that comes with parenting or homeownership.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 20 2021
- food
- food and beverage
- fruit
- healthy eating
- plant protein
3 Plant-Based Consumer Insights for Veganuary
Veganuary offers the opportunity to remember that plant-based eating and sustainability are some of the top food trends affecting consumer preferences and food product launches in recent years, causing more general consumers to think about these issues, not just those following veganism or vegetarianism.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 4 2021
- almond milk
- cashew milk
- dairy
- dairy alternative
- dairy-free
- eggs
- food and beverage
- food avoidance
- milk
- milk alternatives
- soy milk
Lactose Intolerance, Food Allergies, & Sensitivities Create New Opportunities for Plant-Based Dairy

Because allergies to milk and eggs are relatively common, many consumers with allergies to these ingredients may turn to plant-based dairy or egg alternatives to be able to enjoy the functions or flavor of products they normally cannot eat.
- by Daniel Granderson
- December 2 2020
- alternative protein
- dairy alternative
- food and beverage
- plant protein
Millennials and Gen Z are Prime Consumers of Plant-Based Meat, Poultry, and Seafood

American consumers between the ages of 18 and 44 are the most likely to eat plant-based meat and account for the majority of plant-based meat consumers.
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 5 2020
- alternative protein
- dairy alternative
- food and beverage
- food avoidance
- food marketing
- meat
- plant protein
- poultry
- prepared foods
- ready-to-eat foods
- seafood
Plant-Based Prepared Meals are Ripe with Opportunity
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Incorporating plant-based meat into prepared foods is the ultimate convenience since consumers can have a complete meal at home or at a workplace with little effort.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 22 2020
- candy
- chocolate
- food and beverage
- food gifting
- Halloween
- holiday shopping
- sweet baked goods
Halloween Food Gifting a Social Distancing Alternative to Trick-or-Treating

Halloween is less commonly a gift-giving holiday, with the celebratory focus being placed upon snacks and candy given to trick-or-treaters. Nonetheless, the holiday provides many opportunities for food gifting to personal friends, acquaintances, or family members.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 13 2020
- children
- food and beverage
- gardening
- home and garden
- kids
- kids food
Cultivating Your Child's Green Thumb During COVID-19

Teaching children to garden has multiple benefits that will last far beyond the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Daniel Granderson
- September 1 2020
- coffee
- food and beverage
- office coffee
Beyond the Pod: A New Era of Single-Serve Coffee Options

Although pod coffee and K-cups have been rising in popularity for years, other single-serve coffee options are being introduced that have the opportunity to attain a much larger share of the coffee market.
- by Daniel Granderson
- July 22 2020
- beverage trends
- beverages
- ecommerce
- food and beverage
- food retail
- online grocery shopping
Food and Beverage E-Commerce Sales Growing Rapidly but Still Small

Online sales of foods and beverages are forecast to increase 32% per year through 2023.
- by Daniel Granderson
- June 11 2020
- cereal
- food and beverage
- General Mills
- grocery shopping
- Millennials
- sugar
Ain’t That Sweet: Kids, Millennials, and Gen Z Consumers Favor Cereal With More Sugar

Food indulgence and decadence are desired by many Americans, and despite health concerns, some don’t care if they come from sugar.