Packaged Facts: Blog

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.

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.

Plant-Based Prepared Meals are Ripe with Opportunity

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.

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.