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Who is Gen Z and what will they eat?

Generation Z, which refers to anyone born between 1996-2018, is more anxious than any other generation.

January 22, 2020

FONA International recently released a new report about this up-and-coming generation, "Consumer Insight: Gen Z." The report describes them as “perfectionistic, driven and globally connected.”

Taking a trip on the adventurous side

Offering unique, global culinary experiences to share on social media key to engaging young consumers, Innova Market Insights reports.

Alyse Thompson

May 15, 2019

Offering unique, global culinary experiences to share on social media is key to engaging young consumers, Innova Market Insights reports.

How will Generation Z impact the food industry?

FONA International report highlights Gen Z consumers’ characteristics, market influence.

Alyse Thompson

March 13, 2019

They’re intelligent, they’re curious, and they’re savvy — they’re Generation Z, and they’ve got money to spend. That’s according to FONA International, which recently released a report outlining the group’s characteristics and spending power.

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How will Gen Z eat?

New Hartman Group reports looks at the next generation’s food habits.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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The Hartman Group recently released a new report about the next generation, which has an upper age limit of about 20, and the research delves into their shopping habits, cooking patterns and their views on brands.

Millennials, Gen Z love Instagrammable desserts made with candy brands they know

New research from Hershey shows how to capture young consumers.

Alyse Thompson

August 8, 2018

It’s a sweet, simple truth: Most people like dessert. But what’s better than a regular dessert? One that features consumers’ favorite brands, according to new research from The Hershey Co. and The Center for Generational Kinetics.

Healthy snacks on the horizon, says NPD Group

NPD Group says better-for-you, savory, and sweet snacks fast becoming favorites.

Alison Soley

June 10, 2015

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Junk food is getting a makeover — or at least it should be, in the eyes of the youngest generations.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Items Tagged with 'Generation Z'

ARTICLES

Who is Gen Z and what will they eat?

Taking a trip on the adventurous side

How will Generation Z impact the food industry?

How will Gen Z eat?

Millennials, Gen Z love Instagrammable desserts made with candy brands they know

Healthy snacks on the horizon, says NPD Group

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