Meal prep and meal planning has shifted from a trend to a way of life. Consumers across North America have embraced the concept of planning meals, purchasing exactly what is on their list and setting aside time to prep their ingredients. The concept isn’t complex and the benefits are immediate; save money and save time.…
Lunch Habits of Consumers; Fast Food vs Brown-Bagging
September signals the return to routine for many consumers with school bells ringing and summer work hours ending. When it comes to eating lunch outside of the home, consumers have a plethora of choices; fast-food, school cafeterias and brown-bagging it. While bringing a lunch from home is certainly the most wallet-friendly option, consumers often opt…
Consumers are Looking for All-Day Breakfast Options
All-day breakfast was previously viewed as a weekend luxury but thanks to consumer demand, it has become a staple at a number of restaurant chains across North America. The increase in demand can be linked to longer commutes, flexible work days and the growing trend of eating a second, later breakfast. While breakfast foods are…
Casual Sit-Down Restaurants Top Pick for Consumers
In our fast paced life, convenience is key in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to dining outside of the home. Gone are the days of formal restaurant meals, they have been replaced with a range of casual restaurant options that provide meals at the right speed and the right price. Thanks to…
Canadians Give the Gift of Sweet Treats This Holiday Season
DECEMBER 2016 With the holiday season upon us, many Canadians have been spending time in the kitchen, baking sweet treats for family and friends. While homemade cookies, tarts and bars have always been a popular gift, ever wonder if people actually enjoy receiving baked goods as holiday gifts? What about following recipes? Do Canadians tend…
New Survey Looks at Favourite Festive Foods
NOVEMBER 2016 November is the start of the holiday season and for many, that means the return of their favourite festive dishes. Ever wonder if pecan or pumpkin pie is more popular? Do people actually like stuffing? Contract Testing recently conducted an extensive survey on consumer holiday food preferences with over 1,000 participants from across…
Ghosts, goblins and gallons of candy… time to celebrate Halloween!
NEW SURVEY REVEALS HOW CANADIANS TRICK OR TREAT OCTOBER 2016 Halloween is the sweetest and spookiest day of the year for many Canadians. Children dress up as their favourite characters and trick or treat for sweet treats. But who says Halloween is just for kids? Contract Testing recently conducted an extensive survey on Halloween candy…
Celebrate Whole Grains Month!
NEW SURVEY FINDS THAT CONSUMERS CHOOSE WHOLE GRAINS FOR HEALTH SEPTEMBER 2016 September is Whole Grains Month and it is a great time to examine why so many consumers are choosing whole grains products on a regular basis. Contract Testing recently conducted an extensive survey on consumer whole grains practices and preferences with over 1000…