Lauren Sabetta

By reducing the repeated need for single-use packaging, reusable containers not only help companies become more cost-efficient, but also helps combat climate change by further reducing companies’ carbon footprint.

As consumers' shopping behaviors are changing, traditional grocery stores are seeking new ways to further engage consumers. For many grocery stores, the new path to differentiation is digital.

Driven by pandemic health concerns as well as shifts in consumers' attitudes toward drinking, low- and no-alcohol beverage options are of high interest to consumers, signaling an opportunity for new product development.

Pent-up demand following pandemic lockdowns has served to increase sparkling wine’s growth, data shows. Meanwhile consumers are showing preference for U.S.-sourced wine varietals.

Over the past year, as many habits were disrupted, many new ones formed in their place. Due to the pandemic, drinking tea has become one of those new habits for many, as consumers seek functionality and immunity support from the teas they consume.

As the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in eCommerce and an accelerated digital transformation, some demand shifts could be temporary, while others are likely to have long-lasting effects.

As food grade lubricants are used to protect food and beverage processing machinery that is at risk of wear, these lubricants must meet safety standards specific to their application.

As consumers are likely to do more of a mix of in-store and online shopping, mass merchandisers are making substantial investments to expand online coverage, services and capabilities.