The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages: Volume 2 -- Consumer Profiles

Published by: Packaged Facts

Published: Sep. 1, 2005 - 158 Pages

Table of Contents

• The Simmons Survey System
  
• Definition of Marketing Regions
  
• 38.8 Million Gourmet Consumers
  
• Solo Foodies
  
• The Internet Connection
  
• Wal-Mart vs. Whole Foods
  
• Italian at the Top
  
• Figure 1: Leading Gourmet Brand Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Figure 2: Leading Gourmet Brand Lines by Gourmet Consumer Indexes, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 1: Consumer Demographics by Any Agreement with Statement: “I Try to Eat Gourmet Food Whenever I Can,” 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 2: Consumer Demographics by Strong Agreement with Statement: “I Try to Eat Gourmet Food Whenever I Can,” 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 3: Food Shopping Overview by Agreement with Statement: “I Try to Eat Gourmet Food Whenever I Can,” 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 4: Chain Supermarket/Food Store Patterns by Any Agreement with Statement: “I Try to Eat Gourmet Food Whenever I Can,” 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 5: Usage Rates for Selected Gourmet Brand Lines, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 6: Brand Indexes by Strong Agreement with Statement: “I Try to Eat Gourmet Food Whenever I Can,” 2004 (U.S. adults)

Beverage Demographics

• 11% of Adults Use Celestial Seasonings
  
• Figure 3: Leading Gourmet Beverage Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Gourmet Index of 232 for S. Pellegrino
  
• Demographic Indicators by Brand Line
  
• Table 7: Demographics Favoring Use of Arizona Ready-to-Drink Iced Tea, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 8: Demographics Favoring Use of Bigelow Bagged/Packaged Tea, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 9: Demographics Favoring Use of Celestial Seasonings Bagged/Packaged Tea, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 10: Demographics Favoring Use of Evian Bottled Water, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 11: Demographics Favoring Use of Gevalia Whole Bean or Ground Coffee, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 12: Demographics Favoring Use of Millstone Whole Bean or Ground Coffee, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 13: Demographics Favoring Use of Perrier Sparkling Water, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 14: Demographics Favoring Use of Snapple Ready-to-Drink Iced Teas, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 15: Demographics Favoring Use of Starbucks Packaged Coffee, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Baked Good, Pasta, and Grain Demographics

• 19% of Adults Use Barilla
  
• Figure 4: Leading Gourmet Baked Good, Pasta, and Grain Brand Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Gourmet Index of 183 for Carr’s
  
• Demographic Indicators by Brand Line
  
• Table 16: Demographics Favoring Use of Barilla Dry Packaged Pasta, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 17: Demographics Favoring Use of Carr’s Crackers, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 18: Demographics Favoring Use of Oroweat Bread, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 19: Demographics Favoring Use of Pepperidge Farm Bread, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 20: Demographics Favoring Use of Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Collection Cookies, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Ready-to-Eat Meal Demographics

• 22% of Adults Use DiGiorno Frozen Pizza
  
• Figure 5: Leading Gourmet Ready-to-Eat Meal Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Gourmet Index of 146 for Wolfgang Puck Soups
  
• Demographic Indicators by Brand Line
  
• Table 21: Demographics Favoring Use of DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 22: Demographics Favoring Use of Freschetta Frozen Pizza: 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 23: Demographics Favoring Use of Marie Callender’s Frozen Complete Dinners, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 24: Demographics Favoring Use of Zatarain’s Rice/Rice Dishes, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Condiment and Sauce Demographics

• 19% Usage Rate for Bertolli Olive Oil
  
• Figure 6: Leading Gourmet Sauce and Condiment Brand Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Asian Is Most Disproportionately Popular Salad Dressing Flavor
  
• Demographic Indicators by Brand Line
  
• Table 25: Demographics Favoring Use of Bertolli Olive Oil, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 26: Demographics Favoring Use of Classico Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 27: Demographics Favoring Use of Grey Poupon Mustard, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 28: Demographics Favoring Use of Lea & Perrins Sauce, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 29: Demographics Favoring Use of Marie’s Salad Dressing, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 30: Demographics Favoring Use of Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 31: Demographics Favoring Use of Tabasco Sauce, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Cheese Demographics

• Usage Rates for Natural/Imported Cheese by Type
  
• Havarti Is Most Disproportionately Popular Gourmet Cheese
  
• Consumer Profile for Cabot
  
• Table 32: Usage Rates for Natural/Imported Cheese by Type: Consumers Overall vs. Gourmet Consumers, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 33: Demographics Favoring Use of Cabot Cheese, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Candy Demographics

• Ferrero Rocher vs. Godiva
  
• Hispanic Skew for Ferrero Rocher
  
• Table 34: Demographics Favoring Use of Ferrero Rocher Candy, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 35: Demographics Favoring Use of Godiva Candy, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Demographics

• 8% of Adults Use Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
  
• Figure 7: Leading Gourmet Ice Cream/Frozen Dessert Lines by Usage Rates, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Frozen Yogurt Stretches Customer Base
  
• Gourmet Index of 169 for Godiva
  
• Demographic Indicators by Brand Line
  
• Table 36: Demographics Favoring Use of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, 2004 (U.S. adults)
  
• Table 37: Demographics Favoring Use of Haagen Daz Ice Cream/Sherbet, 2004 (U.S. adults)

Abstract

In addition, this report charts the demographics and indicators for gourmet food brands in seven categories: beverages (non-alcoholic); ready-to-eat meals; baked goods, pasta, and grains; condiments/sauces; cheese; candy; and ice cream/frozen desserts. Brands profiled—including via usage indexes among gourmet consumers—include Barilla (boasting a 19% usage rate), Ben & Jerry’s, Cabot, Carr’s, Celestial Seasonings, Godiva, Marie Callender’s, Newman’s Own, Pepperidge Farm, Perrier, Snapple, Starbucks, and Tabasco.

Gourmet Foods and Beverages: Consumer Profiles is the second of two volumes in Packaged Fact’s overall report, The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages. Volume 1 addresses the Market, Products and Trends in the gourmet market.

Report Methodology
The information in The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages: Consumer Profiles is based on extensive analysis and cross-tabbing of data compiled by Simmons Market Research Bureau, which creates a unique portrait of the gourmet consumer based on numerous demographic characteristics, as well as profiles of the consumer based on the brands they purchase.

What You’ll Get in this Report
The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages: Consumer Profiles answers the all-important question: “who is the gourmet food consumer.” No other market research report provides both the comprehensive analysis and extensive data that The U.S. Market for Gourmet Foods and Beverages: Consumer Profilesoffers.

How You Will Benefit from this Report
If your company is already competing in the gourmet and specialty food industry, or is considering making the leap, you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive discussion of the consumer for gourmet foods based on Simmons data.

This report will help:

• Marketing Managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans for gourmet foods based on consumer profiles.
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• Advertising agencies working with clients in the food and beverage industries understand the product buyer to develop messages and images that compel consumers to purchase these products.
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