Five Ways COVID-19 Has Changed The Food Business

Fast Company notes key trends impacting the food business that have emerged since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are making different decisions in the ways they purchase food. The publication identified five trends:

1. Consumers are considering food's functional benefits for health and immunity purposes
2. Shoppers are increasingly purchasing meat substitutes
3. Home-delivered meal kits are on the rise
4. People are craving human and emotional connections
5. Consumers prize high-quality and convenience, especially in food delivery service