Packaged Facts

This latest blog from market research publisher Packaged Facts focuses on the impending growth in the U.S. restaurant and foodservice industry.

This latest blog from market research publisher Packaged Facts focuses on dairy alternative beverages including soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk.

The U.S. market for tea sold at retail will reach $6.5 billion in 2011, up 5.2% over the last year.

Taking into account market drivers including the aging pet population, pet obesity, and the heavy involvement of major pharmaceuticals companies, pet medications sales should return to their pre-recession rates of growth over the next few years.

Without the influence of Hispanic spending and population patterns restaurant industry sales would have declined during 2008 through 2010

Between 2000 and 2009, aggregate spending by Latino consumer units on personal care products and services grew from $5.3 billion to $7.5 billion, an increase of 41%.

Calorie labeling may help diners make healthier choices when eating out, or it may help them realize that they should consume fewer calories at other meals throughout the day to compensate for high-calorie meals away from home.

Natural/organic skincare, haircare, and makeup products will continue to be excellent performers as Americans seek to stay and become healthy, equate health and fitness with attractiveness, and believe in the special efficacy of these products.

As America continues to struggle with an economy in hyper-flux, the private label card industry has stabilized the free-fall seen in the 2007-2010 period, setting the stage for future growth.

If buying larger homes during boom times meant piling in household goods, staying in place and smaller homes now mean a sharper need for smart organization. In this vein, manufacturers segment the market to meet specific consumer needs.