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25-34-year-olds are

21%

more likely to drink pumpkin coffees than the average consumer

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It's that time of year again... pumpkin spice is back. 🎃☕

 

According to Circana, 25–34-year-olds are the most likely to enjoy pumpkin-flavored coffee, proving the season's signature sip is going strong.

 

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Daniel Joyner

Daniel Joyner

Consultant, Complete Consumer

Bringing extensive experience in survey and longitudinal panel research, Daniel Joyner has studied consumers’ shopping and purchasing behaviors since joining Circana in 2004. In his two decades with Circana, Joyner has designed and led hundreds of consumer research projects, including new product and package tests, ad messaging and content evaluations, price sensitivity analyses, brand health tracking, and consumer segmentation.


As a previous member of the start-up team for the Checkout receipt panel, Joyner played a pivotal role in developing many first-to-market POS-calibrated longitudinal buyer analytic methodologies. His deep expertise in customer behavior and consumer panel analytics made Joyner a trusted advisor to many brands and retailers, helping them leverage panel research to uncover new growth opportunities and improve their marketing strategies.


Joyner’s research is anchored in the fundamental truth of consumer behavior: Loyalty is fleeting, and brands must constantly innovate to stay relevant. Passionate about transforming the way brands think about their customers, his insights equip brands to adapt, innovate, and thrive in today’s competitive omnichannel marketplace by embracing consumer-first strategies.

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