Almost 20 Percent of Americans Classified as Gourmet Consumers: Report
A report released by market research publisher Packaged Facts has found that just under one-fifth of U.S. adults can be classified as gourmet food consumers, and their purchases are driving a $41.2 billion industry.
The report, "The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages," which is based on data from Simmons Market Research, predicts that the market for gourmet foods and beverages will exceed $62 billion by 2009.
According to the report, an estimated 18.3 percent of adults try to eat gourmet food whenever they can -- a practice that's now easier than ever. There are several reasons for the increased availability, appeal, and affordability of gourmet foods, among them more involvement in gourmet on the part of conventional food marketers, growing retail distribution of gourmet products, and increasing cooperation between the natural and gourmet foods industries.
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According to the report, an estimated 18.3 percent of adults try to eat gourmet food whenever they can -- a practice that's now easier than ever. There are several reasons for the increased availability, appeal, and affordability of gourmet foods, among them more involvement in gourmet on the part of conventional food marketers, growing retail distribution of gourmet products, and increasing cooperation between the natural and gourmet foods industries.
External Source - For the complete article click here
Source - Progressive Grocer
