Plant-based Beverages and Foods Have Become a Kitchen Staple in Many Homes, and an Entrée and Ingredient Option at Foodservice Outlets

February 3, 2023 The NPD Group 

The recent buzz about plant-based foods at retail and foodservice has many questioning if interest in plant-based foods is a fad or a long-term trend. Plant-based is a small but expanding category, and as more innovations and products become available and accessible, consumer interest broadens. According to The NPD Group*, about 25 million consumers eat plant-based beverages and foods occasionally or regularly, consuming these foods as part of a meal or as an ingredient. About one in five consumers say that they want more plant-based foods in their diet.

From Animal Meat to Fungi, U.S. Consumers Tap into A Host of Sources to Get More Protein into Their Diets

March 18, 2021 The NPD Group

The want of more protein in their diets have U.S. consumers seeking the coveted macronutrient from a variety sources, reports The NPD Group.

U.S. Restaurant Chain Transactions Drop by 36% As Mandated Restaurant Dine-In Closures Take Effect

April 1, 2020 The NPD Group

The mandated restaurant dine-in closures that took effect in most states beginning the week ending March 22 took a toll on U.S. restaurant transactions, reports The NPD Group.

Tradition and Urgency Motivate Consumers of Restaurant Seasonal Limited Time Offers

August 21, 2019 The NPD Group

Whether it’s the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the fall or the green shakes that herald the coming of spring, consumers buy into these annual traditions and the sense that these offerings – like colorful fall leaves or spring flowers – are here for only a short time.

As Grocery Wars Heat Up, a Growing Number of Consumers Enlist in Ordering Groceries Online

July 8, 2019 The NPD Group

From offering grocery delivery to-your-door to same-day delivery through a variety of service modes, like drive-up pick-up, grocers are making shopping easier and an increasing number of consumers are responding. T