NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

Other emotions caused consumers to snack less, like happiness, tiredness or just feeling neutral.

May 2, 2021

The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves.

What are the newest superfoods?

The NPD Group cites elderberry, CBD and Mānuka honey as “emerging superfoods.”

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2019

While blueberries, almonds, avocados and kale have perennial spots on the superfoods list, the NPD Group has outlined three “emerging superfoods” it's tracking due to increased interest in them.

Report: Consumers’ GMO knowledge still minimal, but getting better

Most unaware of GMO labeling law; concern growing about consuming foods with GMOs.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 14, 2016

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The NPD Group’s research reveals that as more consumers recognize that GMOs have benefits in producing better and more resilient crops, such awareness comes with worries about consuming GMOs. As a result, GMOs have become the fastest growing food additive concern, NPD Group says.

NPD Group: More singles grabbing snacks as a meal

Number of solo-person households grows, and marketers need to respond accordingly.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

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Turns out more and more lonely hearts club folks are eating snacks as meal. Or at least all the hearts of people who just don’t want to deal with other people right now.

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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NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

What are the newest superfoods?

Report: Consumers’ GMO knowledge still minimal, but getting better

NPD Group: More singles grabbing snacks as a meal

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