A. Elizabeth Sloan

Welcome to the next generation of the American family—more ethnically diverse, cash-strapped, cuisine-savvy, and health-concerned than ever before. With new attitudes, lifestyle priorities, and product demands, today’s families offer a plethora of lucrative market opportunities for those food manufacturers who truly understand their fast-emerging needs.

The New American FamilyThe more children there are in a household, the more likely its members are to cook at home, use pre-packaged convenience foods, and cut back on …

Figure 1. U.S. household types by age of householder.

Figure 2. Mothers’ dietary concerns. (% of mothers making a strong effort to limit their child’s consumption of specific substances).

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