Egg prices have soared, hitting historically the highest level at $4.25 per dozen in 2022 (BLS, 2023).

Humans have ever-evolving tastes and preferences. Further, there are times we are interested in being adventurous with new things, and then there are other times when we most certainly are not.

The thirteenth Consumer Food Insights from Purdue University delves into potential changes to consumer eating behaviors related to New Year’s resolutions, among other key findings.

State regulations, retailer pledges, and final consumer demand have contributed to a rising share of egg-laying hens housed in cage-free systems over the past decade.

Way, way back in June of 2020 … you remember those days, right? You were wearing the newest in Zoom fashion (otherwise known as the oldest clothes you owned).

The Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability (CFDAS) at Purdue creates, interprets and communicates data about consumer preferences and food markets. Originally conceptualized in 2021, initial center activities began towards the end of that year.

As we said last week, “At the end of the day, it’s about the people”. And we’re happy to have a whole crew of people here in our department with specialty areas covering all gametes of economics, markets and agriculture.

The twelfth Consumer Food Insights from Purdue University highlights recent trends in consumer food behaviors and preferences during the holiday season.

At the end of the day, it’s about the people. People make the difference in businesses, in schools, in governments, in leadership of organizations, etc.