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Debunking 7 myths about Gen Z’s food habits

Think you’ve got marketing to Gen Z all figured out? There’s a new report that might surprise you.

Tara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

June 5, 2018

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Experts at leading student affinity network and marketing firm UNiDAYS say Gen Z—those born after 1995—are already more influential in the marketplace than the much-studied millennials.

With spending power of $828 billion in the U.S., and 78 percent spending most of their money (after tuition and bills) on food, Gen Z is a population segment the food industry is watching closely as they wind their way through college dining hall lines, order by app at fast-casual spots and blithely spend $20 and up on meals regularly. What do you know about Gen Z’s true attitudes toward food? Have you been thinking about them all wrong? Check out some surprising facts reported by UNiDAYS’ quantitative online survey of 1,873 U.S. Gen Z students.

About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group

Tara Fitzpatrick is Food Management’s senior editor and a contributor to Restaurant Hospitality and Nation’s Restaurant News, creating editorial content for digital, print and events. Tara holds a bachelor of science degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kent State University. Before joining Food Management in 2008, Tara was associate editor at National Association of College Stores in Oberlin, Ohio. Prior to that, Tara worked as a newspaper reporter in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, where she lives now. Tara is a fan of food history, legends, lore, ghost stories, urban farming and old cookbooks. 

Tara Fitzpatrick’s areas of expertise include the onsite foodservice industry (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, healthcare and B&I), menu trends, sustainability in foodservice, senior dining, farm-to-table and innovation.

Tara Fitzpatrick is a frequent webinar and podcast host and has served on the board of directors for IFEC (International Food Editors Consortium).

Tara Fitzpatrick’s experience:

Senior Editor, Food Management (Feb 2008-present)

Associate Editor, National Association of College Stores (2005-2008)

Reporter, The Morning Journal (2002-2005)

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