Food Shopping Behaviors & Preferences
- Guests gravitate toward staples first — rice, beans, oil, and eggs before specialty or premium items
- Guests may feel more at ease in smaller, informal retail settings than large chain environments
- Guests inspect produce, meat, and prepared foods closely — anything that doesn't look visibly fresh may be passed over
- Rice is a dietary staple, not a side — guests may be surprised if it's unavailable or treated as optional
- Guests may read labels carefully — clear nutritional information on sugar and fat content is appreciated
- Food preferences vary by region — coastal guests may lean toward seafood and plantains, highland guests toward potato and pork-based dishes
