Here are the 10 most-read consumer trends articles of 2023:
1. Did Taylor Swift fans lower egg prices after the Grammys? (blog)
Meredith Dawson: Another conspiracy theory about egg prices has formed, and this one involves popstar Taylor Swift, her fans and the 2023 Grammy Awards.
2. Popeyes spices things up with TRUFF Chicken Sandwich
Louisiana-inspired fried chicken chain, Popeyes, is adding a new twist on spicy to its menu with its TRUFF Chicken Sandwich, according to The Fast Food Post.
3. Sonic's newest offering: Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
New product features creamy buffalo chicken and melted cheddar cheese inside a crispy wonton-style fried exterior.
4. Chicken from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley: Lick it up (blog)
Roy Graber: The Demon and the Starchild from KISS have a pretty nice dining establishment in northern Oklahoma.
5. Why is there no chicken offered on Popeyes 'girl dinner?’ (blog)
Meredith Johnson: The quick service restaurant hopped on the viral dinner trend but failed to include its most popular menu item.
6. Cage-free shift study proves many consumers are indifferent
A recently published research study identifies the cage-free conversion challenges the U.S. egg industry faces related to costs, construction, lack of consumer demand and insight concerning what consumer and producer perceptions are on the transition.
7. 12 chicken consumption trends that will stick
If it feels like consumer trends are changing more rapidly, it’s only because consumers are presented with more choices than ever before. These 12 chicken consumption trends promise to stick around in the long run.
8. What Do Good Foods’ bankruptcy means for sustainable chicken (blog)
Elizabeth Doughman: Do Good Foods seemed like it had developed the perfect story to engage with climate-conscious consumers by upcycling leftover grocery store food into poultry diets. But its recent bankruptcy filing left me wondering if chicken consumers are souring on sustainability.
9. Why 'the downfall of Chipotle' is starting to trend online (blog)
Meredith Dawson: Social media users have recently started to point out that Chipotle Mexican Grill is has started to lack in quality and customer service.
10. Would US consumers purchase in-ovo sexed eggs?
Many U.S. egg producers question if the industry is ready to adopt the practice and if there is a market for it.
