U.S. organic cheese sales up 15%

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ed Zimmerman

U.S. organic cheese sales grew about 15 percent last year to reach an estimated $570 million, according to a new market report from Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com. The report said the organic cheese segment grew by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5 percent between 2012 and 2015, and expects it to “continue to outperform the[…]

Some end of year organic cheese humor

Posted on December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by Ed Zimmerman

Consumers Prefer Craft Items

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Ed Zimmerman

Consumers are looking for right-sized purchases and want to support small businesses rather than big brands, according to Mintel’s North America Consumer Trends 2016 report. Consumers prefer mom-and-pop stores and handmade items, leading to growth in farmers markets and giving consumers the ability to learn more about the maker or the production process. Authenticity and[…]