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It’s clear from population statistics, and from the regional cuisine trends we’ve been tracking for years now, that we live in a multicultural America that requires a wide bandwidth of multicultural food offerings.

In Food and Beverage Vending Trends in the U.S., we forecast 1.5% market growth by 2015, on the heels of innovation that promises higher food and beverage quality, increased consumer interaction, increased cashless payment acceptance, and more.

The shift from edgy to everyday came full circle as energy drink marketers themselves reined in the party vibe, and energy drinks became available at nearly every type of retail outlet imaginable, from Walmart to push carts.

Today’s pet owners do not limit their connection with animals to dogs—or cats—alone. A wide range of other animals have found their way into the households and affections of pet lovers.

While food and beverage vending has suffered from years of significant sales declines, the industry may be turning the corner.

China became the world’s second largest credit card market in 2012 in terms of number of cards issued and transaction volume, and is expected to become the world's largest credit card market by the year 2020.

Hispanic foods and beverages appeal to a wide variety of consumers, from Spanish-only speakers to multicultural consumers and foodies to, in fact, most households in America.

Packaged Facts' "Moms as Food Shoppers: Grocery Store and Supercenter Patterns and Trends" delves deeply into the mindset of today’s Moms before their trip to the grocery store and analyzes their food shopping behavior in the store.

More than 50 different fiber food ingredients are currently available to food formulators. Still, few fiber food ingredients can compete with the widespread appeal of grain-based products, especially those boosted by the inclusion of whole grains.

While 52% of Moms characterize themselves as the sole decision-maker about food purchases, a substantial segment of Moms share decisions in the grocery store with either a spouse or partner (22%) or with their children (10%).