The Hartman Group's Food for Thought
The Hartman Group's Harvey Hartman writes Hartman's researchers have always been puzzled by the numerous -- and at times bizarre -- attempts to communicate alleged healthfulness of a given food or food product through systematic, rational schemas and symbols designed as a sort of "lowest common denominator" shorthand for naive, health-minded consumers. More >
Dallas' Gourmet Market Debuts Gourmet Gold Awards
Dallas Market Center announced this week its first annual Gourmet Gold Awards to be hosted during the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 13-19, 2010. More >
Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group Selects 2010 Advisory Panel
Dallas-based Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group announced the selection of its Advisory Panel Members for 2010 last week. More >
Start Talking: TGRTalk.com Features Beer & Cheese Conversation
Join Gourmet Retailer's Senior Editor James Mellgren and his guest, Anheuser Busch Brewmaster George Reisch, as they sit down to talk about beer and cheese pairings. This is the second segment in a series of live discussions on TGR Talk Radio, so tune in and be sure to send us your comments and suggestions. More >
Study: Interchange Takes Toll on Holidays
A recently released study by the American Consumer Institute (ACI) found that interchange fees -- a charge levied on merchants by credit card companies as a cost of accepting credit cards -- is putting a damper on holiday spirit by driving up the cost of goods and services for all consumers. More > |
Niman Ranch Embraces Demand for Gluten-Free Products
With nearly 3 million Americans suffering from celiac disease (an allergy due to gluten), and with more and more consumers focusing on the overall healthfulness of their food, Niman Ranch understands that this is an important and necessary change to its product line. While most of Niman Ranch's products have always been gluten-free, there remained a handful of items that could not make this claim. In an effort to address consumer requests and minimize confusion, any product formulations containing gluten have been changed, making the entire line gluten-free. These all-natural, gluten-free products include a variety of Pork Dinner Sausages, Bacons, Canadian Bacon, Franks, Salames, precooked and sauced St. Louis-Style Ribs, and a variety of styles of Hams. All Niman Ranch products are packed following strict standards, meaning they are humanely processed and closely inspected by employees and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For more information, visit www.nimanranch.com.
Butter Bell Gets Distinctive Taste
L. Tremain, Inc., maker of The Original Butter Bell Crock, has partnered with Distinctive Tastes Specialty Foods, allowing customers to purchase crocks together with their choice of sweet or savory compound butters. The Butter Bell Crock is a modern version of the authentic French beurrier. Made from high-quality, durable stoneware, the Butter Bell safely keeps butter at room temperature -- on the counter or tabletop -- without spoilage, refrigeration or odors. Distinctive Tastes compound butters include gourmet blends such as Spicy Cilantro Lime, Provencal, Citrus, Garlic and Bacon Molasses. Visit www.butterbell.com for more information.
Brown Cow Parfaits
All-natural Brown Cow yogurts now include a line of yogurt parfaits in Cream Top and Low Fat that combines two great tastes in one indulgent treat. The top layer is flavored, creamy, delicious yogurt, while below is a complementary flavor. Cream Top flavors include Maple/Brown Sugar, Pomegranate/Passion Fruit and Raspberry/Chocolate. In Low Fat, choose from Coffee/Chocolate, Lemon/Raspberry and Peach/Cherry. Brown Cow yogurts are certified gluten-free and rBST-free. Slow, gentle pasteurization at low temperatures means a fresh taste and incredible creaminess; and the finest fruits and natural flavors mean nothing artificial. For more information, visit www.browncowfarm.com or call 925-757-9209.
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Nielsen Consumer Attitudes
Nielsen released new research regarding consumer attitudes toward grocery shopping:
• Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers dislike or hate grocery shopping.
• Consumers across income levels are seeking out deals; overall, approximately 30 percent of grocery items are purchased on deal.
• Only 9 percent of consumers purchase from end-aisle displays on most grocery trips; and three-quarters of consumers never ask for assistance in the meat or produce assortment, requiring retailers to get their product assortment right.
• Price comparisons and planning are key, with a large percentage of U.S. households using shopping lists (58 percent), store circulars (47 percent) or coupons (37 percent), and comparing prices (50 percent) on most grocery store trips.
For more information, including suggestions for CPG retailers, please visit Nielsen Wire at
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/survey-fewer-than-10-of-u-s-consumers-dislike-grocery-shopping/ |
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