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What Gen Z Tells Us About the Future of Food
Are You Prepared for Gen Z?
October 15, 2019
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1. Why Gen Z now?
2. Disruption of Food & Beverage
3. Winning with Gen Z
– Personal Value
– Functional Benefits
– Access
Agenda
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Gen Z is on the verge of adulthood.
The oldest Gen Z consumer is turning 22 years old
MILLENNIALSInternet Generation
GEN ZInformed Generation
1981 1996 1997 Present
23-38 years of
age
28 Avg. age of marriage
32 Avg. age of home
ownershipSource: The NPD Group, 2019
U.S. Census, 2019Pew Research Center, 2019
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67MILLION
INDIVIDUALS
20% $143BILLION
In buying power, and increasing with age
U.S. POPULATION of the total
Their spending power is garnering attention.
Source: The NPD Group/U.S. Census Bureau – Current Population Survey 2019 estimates; Gen Z born 1997 to presentForbes “How much financial influence does Gen Z Have?”, January 2018
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The NPD Group/CREST®, YE Dec ’18Gen Z born 1997 to present
Older Gen Z = 13-24 years of age
They are making a mark on foodservice.
24%
120
146
Of foodservice traffic
Gen Z represents nearly a quarter of foodservice visits
Older Gen Z is the strongest user of Fast Casual restaurants
Gen Z already contributes more than their fair share to foodservice traffic
Index to U.S. pop
Index to U.S. pop
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However, Gen Z adoption of restaurants remains at a post-recession pace.
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Annual Visits Per Capita, 13- to 24-Year-Olds
Gen Z 13–24Recession
Source: The NPD Group/CREST ®, YE December Gen-Z = born 1997+; Millennials = 1981-96; Gen-X = 1965-80; Boomers = 1946-64; Silent/GI Gen = before 1946
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Source: The NPD Group/National Eating Trends®, 2YE FebFresh food defined as fresh fruit, vegetables, refrigerated meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. End dish and additive/ingredient uses. Annual eatings per capita.
Gen Z is part of a generational shift that shook up retail food.
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Fresh Food Consumption by Age
Gen Z Millennials1994
20142004
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Growing Base Dish Foods Consumed In-Home
Source: The NPD Group/National Eating Trends®; YE Nov 2018 vs. 2015
More recently, eggs, one-dish meals, beans, dips, and meat alternatives are growing among Gen Z.
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Eggs and Egg Dishes
Italian Mixed Dishes/Pasta
Asian Mixed Dishes
Rice/Rice Dishes
Mexican/Hispanic Dishes
Older Gen Z (13–22)
Nuts or Seeds
Biscuits
Legumes/Beans/Lentils
Meat Alternatives
Dips/Salsas
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Know the personal value your brand represents and stay true
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Gen Z use brands to create identity.
Sign of QualityReliable HabitStatus SymbolExtension of
Who They Are
Gen Z Millennials Gen X Boomers
Source: The NPD Group and CultureWaves
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Top 10 Most Trustworthy Brands for Gen Z
Gen Z does trust large brands if they…
Are childhood favorites
Deliver on brand promise
Have existed a long time
Have quality customer service
Are frictionless
Shortcut decision-making Source: Y Pulse/Ybrand Youth Tracker, 2018. Teens and
adults 13–21 years old. Q:“Which of the following are trustworthy?”
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Oreo does a great job staying relevant.
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These are the top chains visited by Older Gen Z.
Most Visited Restaurant Chains by Older Gen Z (13–24 yrs)
The NPD Group/CREST®, YE Dec. ‘18Chains ranked on share of traffic. Chains indexed on share of traffic – ages 13–24 to total ages. Indices 105+.
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Older Gen Z prefer these chains more than other generations.
Chains with Strong Cohort Development Index (120+)
The NPD Group/CREST®, YE December 18Chains indexed on share of traffic >1.0 – ages 13–24 to total ages. Shown are indices 120+. Ranked on index.
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Tastes have shifted from Millennials to Gen Z.
Chains with Strong Cohort Development Index (120+)
2010 2018
The NPD Group/CREST® YE Dec. ‘18Chains indexed on share of traffic >1.0 – ages 13–24 to total ages. Shown are indices 120+. Ranked on index.
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Tastes have shifted from Millennials to Gen Z.
Chains with Strong Cohort Development Index (120+)
2010 2018
The NPD Group/CREST® YE Dec. ‘18Chains indexed on share of traffic >1.0 – Ages 13–24 to total ages. Shown are indices 120+. Ranked on index.
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Integrate functional benefits where it makes sense
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Gen Z is growing up with a health-and-wellbeing mindset that is about doing what is best for you.
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Gen Z consumers are growing up to expect functional foods will help them avoid health problems.
2008 2010 2012 2016 20182014
Dietary Need Supplementary Niche ProactiveSpecialized Reactionary
Source: The NPD Group and CultureWaves
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Gen Z expectations for health and wellness support higher functioning on-the-go.
GEN Z
Expected
EXPECTATIONS
PortableProactiveRecoveryUnique
Inclusion of mental health
MILLENNIALS
On Trend
EXPECTATIONS
FunctionalExperiential
TrendyFlavor matters
Openly shares mental health issues
DRIVERS
ChobaniGimmies,
a kid-friendly line of portable
Greek yogurt
IQ Bar aims to be a nutrition bar for the brain.
Source: The NPD Group and CultureWaves
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Smoothie King makes a commitment to healthier, convenient eating.
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For Gen Z, plant-based is another option in their repertoire.
Are you vegan, vegetarian, or flexible vegetarian?% respondents replying YES
Gen Z
7%
Millennials
12%
Gen X
8%
Boomers
11%
Source: The NPD Group /National Eating Trends®, 2 YE May 2017
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Be accessible when and where Gen Z needs you
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Source: The NPD Group and Culture Waves
The purpose of these channels is simply to connect a seller with them.
Gen Z does not distinguish among an online store, social media, and brick-and-mortar.
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Gen Z is taking on responsibility for feeding themselves in a digital world offering low-effort solutions.
Source: The NPD Group and CultureWaves
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Jimmy John’s is refreshing its story – Freaky Fresh & Fast
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58%of Gen Z’s eating occasions are prepared without an appliance
Compared to just
47% of Millennials’ and Gen Xers’ occasions
Source: The NPD Group/National Eating Trends®, 2 YE May 2017
Minimal preparation is another way Gen Z keeps meals simple.
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On-the-Move Need State
Portable snacks are forecasted to grow
Total Eatings in F2023
+8.5% 14.7BProjected Eatings Change
F2023 vs. 2018
Excludes beverages Source: The NPD Group/SnackTrack®
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Winning In The Moment
Know the personal value
your brand represents
and stay true
Integrate functional
benefits where it makes sense
Be accessible when and
where Gen Z needs you
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