Consumer Insights

The Canadian Beverage Association's Balance Calories Initiative exceeded its target two years early. In this Q&A with CBA's Erich Schmidt, he talks about how c-stores can capitalize on soaring demand for low-calorie and ready-to-drink options.

Data-driven insights into the evolving wants, needs, perspectives and habits of today's convenience and forecourt customers.

Once a breakfast staple, granola is gaining popularity as trail mix, salad toppings and even dessert mix-ins.

Now is the time to invest in foodservice as consumers crave value, speed, flexibility and fun in a challenging economy.

Q&A with Sander de Jonge, Candy Can founder, about the Canadian debut of a new bubble gum-flavoured soda in collaboration with Perfetti Van Melle and the Bubblicious brand.

LTOs can be an opportunity to try new products or food trends, share on social media and return for “before it’s too late.” 

Convenience shoppers are waging wallets in forms of support and protest.

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. How can convenience retail sell this pivot?