Research

Opportunity to Indulge: The In-Store Bakery

Walking through my store's bakery is an incredible, sensory experience. The smell of fresh cookies, the perfectly frosted donuts and the enticing single-serve desserts create an experience that's impossible to ...

Getting Beyond the Bird

For the past nine years, FMI has been publishing The Power of Foodservice at Retail report, offering an in-depth look from the shopper's perspective....

Is Bird the Word? A Look at Thanksgiving Mains

Two-thirds of Americans are planning to consume the traditional main course for their Thanksgiving feast. In place of, or alongside turkey, tables will also feature a variety of meats or a vegetable main ...

Engaging the Hispanic Shopper

Making up 19% of the current U.S. population and projected to grow to 28% or 111 million people, the Hispanic community is a minority with a major ...

A Game Plan to Maintain Strong Private Brands Momentum

The newest Power of Private Brands report — Industry Strategies to Sustain Momentum — outlines the Industry's take on actionable steps to maintain positive trends, tackle challenges and provide concrete ...

The Hispanic Shopper: A Look Inside Trends

For me, it's impossible to walk into a grocery store and not feel the pull of nostalgia when I see familiar products from my childhood — the spices, snacks, and ingredients connect me to my roots — it's about connection, memories and ...

FMI and the Food Industry Well Represented at the CRC

Last week's sold-out Insights Association Corporate Researchers Conference (CRC) draws leaders and research practitioners from brands large and small across all industry verticals to connect with innovators and decision-...

Is It All About the Taste?

The Power of Plant-Based Alternative Food and Beverages 2024 dives into consumers' attitudes about these products and explores perspectives and motivations for ...

Cars and Grocery Shelves: More Technology Than Meets the Eye

Cars aren’t the only products that have received a technology upgrade. You might not know it, but more and more grocery store shelves are high-...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties and nuances that influence the real cost ...

How Shoppers Are Returning to Routines this Fall

Shoppers are focusing on value, not just price. Today's definition of value includes quality, experience, relevance and convenience with shoppers weighing each of these, along with price, based on their daily and even weekly ...

“Girl Dinner” - Gen Z and Eating Approaches

Between our fashion choices and TikTok videos, Gen Z is known for being nontraditional, and the same goes for our eating patterns. Gen Z may not have the most traditional eating patterns, as with the rise of “Girl Dinner”, which is more of a ...

The Magic of Grilling: Staying Cool Under the Sun

Many Americans report changing their normal summer eating and food preparation habits in response to climate-related ...

Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

I’m aware of the perception that the older you are, the less likely you are to embrace technology. I personally don’t conform to that belief and would argue that it’s a dated notion that is no longer true, assuming it ever ...

What’s Working: How Food Retailers Invest in Talent

Even as labor has been a persistent challenge for the industry, grocers are making great strides in attracting and retaining workers to fill various vital positions. In fact, the average turnover for all food retail employees fell in 2023 to 58% ...