Cooking Enthusiasts - US - June 2008
Cooking Enthusiasts - US - June 2008

Interest in home cooking is currently growing in response to rising food and gas prices and an insatiable demand for premium foods at an affordable price. Consumers will continue to find ways to eat gourmet foods, despite the economic downturn. Many will do so by shopping carefully and cooking more with the aid of experts and loved ones who enjoy culinary adventures and restaurant quality cuisine and dining experiences.

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Overview

Overview

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Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Fast Forward Trends
Insights and Opportunities

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Consumer

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Usage
Race and Ethnicity
Cluster Analysis—Backyard Patriarchs, Gourmands, Holiday Matriarchs
Custom Consumer Groups

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Data

Data

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Appendix A: Trended Cooking Attitudes and Behaviors

Other

Market Drivers—Demographic, Economic and Wellness Factors
Cooking at Home Rises as Consumers Seek Quality Food and Dining Experiences on a Budget
The World of Cooking Enthusiasm: A Four-segment Model
Factors that Drive Cooking Enthusiasm: A Psychographic Perspective
Occasion-based Behavior: The Holidays and Events That Drive Cooking Enthusiasm
Knowledge Drivers: How Cooking Enthusiasts Learn their Craft
Cuisine and Channel Preferences