Packaged Facts

Latino consumers are a bright spot in an otherwise dreary picture for issuers of credit, debit, and prepaid cards, according to Packaged Facts.

College Millennials current needs for powerful nutrition, flavorful food, comfort and indulgence, and speed and convenience are driving their food choices which in turn shape the culinary trends of tomorrow.

Despite the diversity of American mealtime tendencies, consumers are united on three inalienable food principles: health, convenience, and variety.

Many of the trendsetting items entering the pet supplies product stream are markedly parallel with human goods, appealing to pet owner as much as pet.

For consumers who don’t like banks—and who can do without some of the services banks traditionally provide—a prepaid card could be a viable alternative.

Ethnic health and beauty care is expanding much faster than general health and beauty care as minority consumers increasingly demand products specifically formulated to meet their needs.

Innovative packaging is a value-add that can determine product format or brand choice—especially given that consumers aren’t totally happy with packaging choices, according to Packaged Facts

Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5% from 2011, according to Packaged Facts

Packaged Facts is predicting a gradually improving showing for pet supplies as pent-up demand finally begins to kick in. The biggest external factor remains the economy, which is expected to continue to gradually strengthen.

By providing healthier, fresher ready meals and better quality frozen foods, industry players will continue to help Americans find opportunities to juggle their responsibilities professionally, socially, and domestically.