Summer Fancy Food Show 2015

Beyond the Millennials: Generational Differences and the Future of Specialty Food with Suzy Badaracco

30 Jun 15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: All Audiences

By now, you’ve been conditioned to think about how to reach the Millennials, or Gen Y. But what do you need to know about your other consumer segments, including the coming-of-age Gen Z, Gen X and the Boomers? In this session, trend forecaster and analyst Suzy Badaracco will discuss the factors in understanding food and flavor trends across generations and will examine consumer behavioral differences between the generations.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Recognize food and flavor drivers that resonate with the different generations
  • Identify and act upon opportunities presented by the differing needs of the generations
  • Differentiate between long-term and short-term trends regarding food and flavor trends