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Cheese and cheese alternatives Ice cream and frozen desserts Chocolate Coffee, coffee substitutes, and cocoa Oils and vinegars Cookies, brownies, cakes, and pies Pasta Pasta and pizza sauces Beverages—non-alcoholic (e.g., juice, soft drinks, water) Tea (packaged) TOP 10 MOST-PURCHASED CATEGORIES 33% 32% 31% 29% 29% 28% 28% 26% 25% 25% TOP GROWING CATEGORIES Beverages—non-alcoholic (e.g., juice, soft drinks, water) Candy (non-chocolate) Cereal (hot, cold, granola, museli) Meals (frozen, chilled) Pasta Pasta and pizza sauces Appetizers and antipasti (pickles, peppers, olives) Beverages—alcoholic Condiments and dressings 20% 13% 19% 16% 24% 22% 15% 16% 16% 25% 17% 23% 20% 28% 26% 18% 19% 19% 2015 2016 2016 WHAT DO SPECIALTY FOOD CONSUMERS BUY? In 2015 there were six categories that had at least 25 percent of specialty food consumers saying they'd made purchases in the past six months. This year that number has increased to 10 categories, seven in food and three in beverages. Perennial favorites cheese and chocolate remain in the top three categories, as does frozen desserts, driven by dairy as well as non-dairy alternative products. Meat, poultry, and seafood Salty snacks Beverages: alcoholic and nonalcoholic; coffee; tea Cereal Meals, frozen or chilled Nuts, seeds, and dried fruit Oils and vinegars Pasta and pizza sauces Salsas and dips Seasonings, spices, and spice rubs Ice cream and frozen desserts; chocolate and non-chocolate candy; cookies, brownies, cakes, and pies MILLENNIALS ARE FREQUENT PURCHASERS OF: Appetizers and antipasti Condiments and dressings Cooking sauces and marinades Snack bars and energy bars Spreads and dessert sauces GEN-XERS ARE FREQUENT PURCHASERS OF: Condiments and dressings Grains, beans, and rice Cheese and cheese alternatives Oils and vinegars Pasta Snack bars and energy bars BOOMERS ARE FREQUENT PURCHASERS OF: Source: Mintel Source: Mintel Yogurt and kefir C6 TODAY'S SPECIALTY FOOD CONSUMER 2016