Shoppers are Moving Toward Plastic Packaging, but Many Still Strongly Avoid Plastic

August 22, 2019 Category Partners, LLC

With increasing concerns about both food safety and the environment, there are pros and cons to using plastic packaging for fresh foods. Add to that, consumer demand for convenience, and the question becomes even more complicated. This variety of consumer expectations begs the question…”What do consumers want when it comes to packaging?” And does that vary by department?

Consumers Will Go Back to Buying Their Favorite Items After a Recall

April 25, 2019 Category Partners

There have been many food recalls over the last several months, and these recalls have affected not only center store, but all fresh departments as well. So, how do consumers feel about these fresh food items once they make their return to grocery store shelves?