Barry Callebaut’s recent trend research shows consumers want to indulge without compromising their well-being, the health of others or the planet.

Numerator has published findings from an Easter 2022 consumer sentiment study to understand consumer celebration and shopping intentions, as well as inflation and COVID-19 impacts on the Easter holiday.

With Easter only a short hop away, the Peeps brand teamed up with Wakefield Research to survey 1,000 Americans on their feelings and preferences toward Peeps.

Numerator says consumers indicate a willingness to return to pre-pandemic behaviors across celebration plans, gifting categories and shopping methods.

Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes survey.

Fairtrade America has identified five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to support people and the planet this year.

The emulsifier and stabilizer specialist commissioned consumer research into the plant-based market, focusing specifically on three categories: milk alternatives, dairy-free yogurts and frozen desserts.

In its Top Ten Trends for 2022, Innova Market Insights has identified the demand for trust in a sustainable future as the biggest driver of consumer behavior in the year ahead.

Fairtrade America says results from its biennial Fairtrade Consumer Insights report point to increased trust and favorable perception of Fairtrade certified brands and products among consumers, as well as increased recognition of the Fairtrade Mark.

Bid-On-Equipment found baked goods to be among the most popular, with doughnuts and pies each earning the top spot in 13 states.