Archives for December 10, 2018

By 2030 most meals currently cooked at home are instead ordered online and delivered from restaurants or central kitchens

What are consumers ordering through food delivery apps? GrubHub shares its top foods from 2018

Plant-based eating and convenient breakfast items are trends that have taken over the packaged food and beverage space, but do the same consumer interests hold true for the food delivery industry as more time-starved consumers are reporting using apps...

Trendspotting 2019

Consumers will embrace brands that ‘do the right thing,’ af&co. trendologists predict

From the “volatile government situation” to the “crazy acts of nature” across the nation and “senseless hate crimes,” many consumers in the US are feeling uneasy and looking for a way to “escape from some of the badness” by visiting hotels, restaurants...

Rabobank experts see path forward for food & ag growth despite ongoing trade uncertainties

Uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade war and the renegotiated trade deal with Canada and Mexico are taking a toll on US food and agricultural industries, but experts with Rabobank say there is hope for the future if players take action now to...

Marfrig taps ‘opportunity for growth’ in double BRF deal

Brazilian meat processor Marfrig Global Foods is set to strengthen its position in South America with the acquisition of BRF’s Argentina arm QuickFood, as well as taking over meat production at two BRF Brazilian units.

Canadian Meat Council hits back at food price report

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has refuted claims that consumers are turning their backs on meat in favour of a plant-based diet.