Consumer Trends

6 articles

Split image contrasting a cozy, chef-driven restaurant interior with a modern, efficient drive-through lane, representing diverse consumer dining preferences.
Food & Drink

Why Local Restaurants Embrace Niche Concepts and Familiarity

Get ready for a delicious dilemma in 2024!

Hannah Pierce·September 19, 2026
Wicked Kitty Coffee Co. Review: Is Their Premium, Mission-Driven Coffee Actually Worth It?
Business Spotlights

Wicked Kitty Coffee Co. Review: Is Their Premium, Mission-Driven Coffee Actually Worth It?

Wicked Kitty Coffee Co. is a digital-first brand reviewed for its premium, mission-driven coffee and tea, appealing to consumers who prioritize both quality and purpose. The company stands out by explicitly weaving a charitable mission into its diverse product line.

Sponsored·June 10, 2026
How Bonafide Smoke Brewing Solves the "Watered-Down" Coffee Problem For Good
Food & Drink

How Bonafide Smoke Brewing Solves the "Watered-Down" Coffee Problem For Good

Specialty coffee has overtaken traditional coffee in popularity, driven by consumers' desire for genuine flavor and a rejection of "watered-down" experiences. Bonafide Smoke Brewing is highlighted as a leader in this movement, offering robust flavored coffees through a unique, proprietary process.

Sponsored·May 6, 2026
Diverse crowd celebrating at dusk in a San Francisco neighborhood, with illuminated local business storefronts in the background, signifying the 2023 Best of Bay Award winners.
Best in City

Bay Area Crowns 2023 Best of Bay Award Winners

The 2023 Best of Bay Awards saw a 30% surge in voter participation, with over 150,000 votes cast across 45 categories.

Marco Alvarez·April 25, 2026
A diverse group of consumers exploring innovative alternative protein products at a lively, modern farmers market.
Food & Drink

Why Local Food Businesses Should Bet on Alternative Proteins

In a surprising shift, 88.

Sophie Nguyen·April 22, 2026
A European market stall filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes, with a small, less prominent display of meat alternative products in the background.
Food & Drink

Plant-based food sales boom, but what's really driving the growth?

Despite the buzz around meatless burgers and faux fish, meat and seafood alternatives represent only 4% of the total plant-based food category value sales in Europe.

Sophie Nguyen·April 12, 2026