Ranch Tops List as Most Popular Dressing Flavor
Ranch flavorings appear in products ranging from dressings and dips to snack foods of all types, and new data from the NPD Group reveals the classic flavor will likely continue to take the lead among these food favorites. Research shows ranch holds double the share of the second most-popular dressing flavor, blue cheese, and its formats continue to expand.
April 2, 2014
CHICAGO—Ranch flavorings appear in products ranging from dressings and dips to snack foods of all types, and new data from the NPD Group reveals the classic flavor will likely continue to take the lead among these food favorites. Research shows ranch holds double the share of the second most-popular dressing flavor, blue cheese, and its formats continue to expand.
As Americans try to eat more healthfully and manage their weight, salads have hit the spotlight in recent years, playing an increasingly prominent role as an entree. However, ranch dressing serves as more than just a salad-topper, and ranch flavors are sure to come up more within the dips, dry mixes and snacks sectors.