FMCG Gurus says research conducted in 2021 revealed that 24 percent of consumers have looked to reduce their snacking habits – compared to 35 percent who say they are now doing so more frequently.

Consumer behavior over the coming year is likely to be impacted by everything from environmental activism, older consumers becoming more tech savvy, and people reflecting on the turmoil of the last two years and making major life changes. 

Deloitte’s "2022 Consumer Products Industry Outlook" shows that despite strong financial performance predictions, the sector struggles with supply chain, labor and inflation.

PLMA Global will provide a convenient, secure and information-rich platform where retailers from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia can engage with current, former and prospective private-label suppliers.

There’s a running theory that if the confectionery industry refuses to address the problems cocoa farmers face, eventually there just won’t be anyone willing to work as a cocoa farmer. The same is true for retail employees. 

Koelnmesse will welcome 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries to Cologne for ISM 2022, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2, after canceling the in-person trade fair last year.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association has canceled its January 2022 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on business travel. 

Looking back to the past helps inform our future, and we’d like your input to inform our future as well. 

Omicron variant could take us back to February 2020, except this time the industry is much more prepared.

From COVID-19 survivor’s guilt to eco-anxiety: Control, enjoyment and ethics are all expected to play a role in consumer trends for 2022.