Gen Z want Thrifty Fresh Food Fast with Flavor

Once again, a new generation of food shoppers are having their say in the retail foodservice market place this time it is Generation Z meaning those born between 1981 and 1996.  The oldest members of Gen Z have already graduated college and are now in their early 20s.  

Considered a thrifty generation, Gen Z has not shown an allegiance to food brands like past generations and are open to all avenues of food distribution and food channels according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.

Today, Gen Z accounts for 27 percent of the U.S. population.  Unlike Millennials seeking food discovery, Gen Z is seeking Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food fast that cost less and has a ‘halo’ of better for you.   Here are some findings from our latest Grocerant ScoreCards on Gen Z’s:

1.       Food retailers and brands should offer these second generations digital-native’s mobile invitations and in-store interactive displays with a focus on appealing to Gen Z's passion for unique products.

2.       Food retailer need to expand your brand messaging reach to include non-traditional digital platforms, the ilk of Twitch, video game streaming services, and all other Esports platforms as they have high engagement among Gen Z

3.       Food with full-flavor and flavors from around the world not just around the block.  They are price sensitive and balance price with speed of service and that ‘halo’ of better for you.

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