Consumer Panels

Consumers Cut Fine Dining Spending, Not Grocery Budgets

New market data from Empathica Consumer Insights Panel reveals U.S. consumers are concerned about the state of the economy and 61% plan to cut expenses across nearly every discretionary spending category. ...More
May 22, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Image Gallery: Best Beer

Every two years The World Beer Cup honors the top brewers and breweries from around the globe. See who made the cut in 2012. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Image Gallery: Shades Of Green

Many say that green is the new black. A new study reveals consumer purchasing habits of environmentally friendly products. ...More
May 4, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Soy Sauce Effectively Reduces Salt in Foods

Food scientists at the National University of Singapore have discovered a method to reduce salt in foods without compromising the taste intensity and pleasantness of the food by replacing salt with naturally-brewed soy sauce, according to a new study published in the ...More
November 28, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Fat’s Balancing Act

The fatty-acid composition of fats and oils controls functionality and nutritional profile. But balancing the two can be difficult. ...More
September 28, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Organic Food Labels Influence Consumer Behavior

Foods that carry organic labels are perceived as more nutritious and better tasting than conventional foods, according to new research presented April 10 at the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting. ...More
April 11, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Private-Label Products Face Taste Tests

Taste tests conducted by Consumer Reports showed private-label products hold their own against national brands—and sometimes come out on top. ...More
September 13, 2010
Posted in News, Fiber, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Nutritional Education to Advance Dietary Guidelines

The preliminary 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released, and growing concern about the nation’s nutritional status has prompted a few significant changes from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. ...More
August 18, 2010 By Lynn Kuntz
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56% of Americans Oppose Obesity Tax

Fifty-six percent of Americans are opposed taxing soft drinks and fast food as a way to deter obesity, while 31 percent support the tax, according to results of a new online Adweek Media/Harris Poll of 2,140 U.S. adults. ...More
June 3, 2010
Posted in News
Coupons Influence Retailer, Brand Selection

Coupons have considerable influence over retailer and brand selection, with 60 percent of shoppers looking for coupons before entering a store, according to a new shopper experience study by The Integer Group® and M/A/R/C® Research. ...More
May 31, 2010
Posted in News