While it’s no surprise that consumer demand for most food and beverage categories has lifted since the start of COVID-19, certain segments have seen a dramatic rise in sales that will potentially continue long into the future.
While it’s no surprise that consumer demand for most food and beverage categories has lifted since the start of COVID-19, certain segments have seen a dramatic rise in sales that will potentially continue long into the future.
For example, cheese and dairy sales at supermarkets and other retail channels have skyrocketed over the last two years—growing by more than $2 billion since 2019 and continuing to grow at an even faster pace than they were pre-pandemic.1
While much of this increase in demand can be attributed to the familiar appeal of cheese and other dairy products as at-home comfort foods during the pandemic, this period was also marked by a noticeable shift in new product development driven by unique flavors.
References
- Mintel Group, Cheese U.S., December 2021
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