Growing up it was common for my family to have a hot meal for dinner each night. That would have involved a specific type of meat in most instances. Fast forward to 2021, and the desire for consumers to reduce their meat intake is gaining momentum. In fact, according to an Angus Reid Forum survey […]
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Brand loyalty – the quest brands strive to achieve with the consumer. A strong test given the pandemic and the shift in consumer shopping behaviours. As noted by Mr. R. Passikoff, Brand Keys Founder and President, “Even during these difficult times, consumers won’t settle for a hearty, ‘We’re in this together’ message. They won’t settle […]
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COVID-19 has forced consumers to rethink nearly every aspect of their day-to-day lives. As consumers navigate the innate need to change and adapt, they are working differently, learning differently, shopping, eating, and interacting with others differently – all while seeking a sense of normalcy. The changes in how consumers shop and eat may have experienced […]
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Food brands are being scrutinized more than ever these days. Consumers seek many credentials. For instance: 1. Clean label 2. Transparency 3. Locally produced 4. Sugar content 5. Sustainable packaging 6. The environment 7. The end of systematic racism. There were many other points I could have added to the list. On the latter point, […]
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Food brands face so much consumer scrutiny in today’s market. In addition to taste and retail (Top 2 influencers on product purchases), they have come to demand increased knowledge of the product’s ingredients, their source and, how they are manufactured to name a few. It was not so long ago where families would create their […]
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