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CSP Kitchen: The New American Diet

The NPD Group recently released a study revealing the top foods and beverages that have seen the greatest growth in instances of consumption by Americans from 2004 to 2014. Here's what landed on top.

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Spiced Up Beverages

Variety is the spice of life. It’s a cliché, but customers like having a choice, especially where beverages are concerned.

Energy drinks and teas see double-digit dollar growth

Bottled-water company sells empty refillable bottles, flasks

With the largest beverage category--CSDs--in decline, convenience retailers are focused on who else they can sell beverages to. Beyond the opportunity to draw additional sales, the added benefit is the opportunity to improve market-basket totals and margins by reaching out to new demographics.

Energy-drink sales "soft" on back of fewer promotions

Protein-enhanced water to be available on retailer's shelves in January

Americans also eating out less, getting more meals from home: NPD

Dozens of new SKUs are fighting for space in this growing subcategory

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