Gut Health, Affordability and Plant-Based Eating Predicted to Lead Consumer Choices in 2025

April 14, 2025 Pollock Communications

Gut health remains a key focus for consumers, with fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi and kombucha ranking as the top superfoods for 2025. Also making waves this year and debuting on the list for 2025 are berries (such as cranberries, blueberries and raspberries), bone broth and leafy greens, reflecting interest in nutrient dense, functional foods.

Bagged Avocados Fuel Q4 Holiday Sales to Four-Year High

Halloween generated the highest unit sales growth rate of any key avocado holiday of the year, surpassing the Big Game and Cinco de Mayo. Halloween added +4.5 million units to the category, contributing to the total incremental sales of +15.3 million units for the year.

Restaurant Industry Poised for Growth in 2025: Industry Expected to Employ 15.9 Million People and Reach $1.5 Trillion in Sales

Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000 net new jobs in 2025, bringing total restaurant and foodservice employment to 15.9 million by year-end.

Survey: The Future for Restaurants is Bright and Tech-Driven

January 2, 2025 TD Bank

The poll collected insights from 175 restaurant operators and financial professionals to uncover their expectations for 2025.

Ferrero’s Holiday Survey Reveals Chocolate Tops Wine and Baking Sweet Treats Rivals Gift Opening

December 12, 2024 Ferrero North America

The survey reveals how consumers intend to indulge more this holiday season, prioritizing chocolate over other treats as they savor the joy of holiday baking, gifting, and creating festive experiences.