Packaged Facts: Blog

Meal Kits Successfully Get Fresh with Consumers

Blue Apron’s public filing is in line with the market outlook analysis in the first edition of Packaged Facts’ Meal Kit Delivery Services in the U.S. (April 2016), which predicted that robust growth for meal kit delivery services would see the biggest players going public.

by Daniel Granderson
June 13 2017
pet industry
pet market
pet market research
pet trends

Puppy Love: Mental and Emotional Health Pet Services

There’s no question owning a pet is good for your health. It’s also a good way to help others.

by Daniel Granderson
June 1 2017
banking
credit cards
debit cards
economy
money and finance

Digital Payments Juice Credit Card Usage While Helping to Avoid Risk

While consumer credit card loans outstanding are on the rise, growth remains relatively subdued, especially in comparison to automobile and student loan growth rates, suggesting that consumers continue to approach card debt conservatively.

by Daniel Granderson
May 24 2017
food and beverage
food retail
grocery shopping
retail

Lidl and E-Commerce Putting a new Face on Value Grocery Retailing

In the $40 billion market for value grocery retailers, Lidl could represent a major shift, possibly influencing the way large numbers of Americans shop for groceries

by Daniel Granderson
May 17 2017
fats
food and beverage
oils
olive oil

Butter is Back and Specialty Fats are Emerging

Butter sales reached their highest level in decades

Tyson Foods, Transparency, and ‘No Antibiotics Ever’

Tyson’s recent moves respond to the growing trend among consumers, particularly Millennials, to view humane treatment of livestock animals as an ethical imperative, and an important component of corporate policies for marketers involved in meat, poultry, and dairycase products.

Frozen Foods Follow the Green Giant

Green Giant proves innovation is key to heating up frozen food sales.

by Daniel Granderson
May 1 2017
cats
dogs
pet
pet market
pet products

Modern Dog and Cat Products Must Serve and Delight Both Pet and Person

At least as much as the needs of the pet, the needs of dog and cat owners are shaping petcare marketing and research & development (R&D).

58% of Consumers Are Increasingly Concerned About Food Animal Welfare

Despite consumers’ varying levels of understanding the relationships between organic brand foods and animal welfare standards, new standards are being shaped by next-generation consumer expectations.