Articles Tagged with ''food trends''

Generation lifestyle changes influence foodservice decisions

A Different Future for Foodservice

Generational trends impact the future of foodservice
Jill Failla
August 12, 2016

A comprehensive understanding of generational behaviors and preferences is necessary for operators and manufactures to be able to appeal to their target demographic—or figure out who their target demographic should be.


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Starbucks overtook Subway for the number-two spot in the Top 500 in 2015

Foodservice Operators Strive for More

Positive gains in the restaurant industry can be attributed to those chains providing a “better” experience.
Sarah Janssen
August 11, 2016

Despite an influx of competition, restaurants appear to be on a growth trajectory, carving out their own niches to capture varying consumer occasions.


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Jerky Snacks Surge

The US market for meat snacks gets healthier and more exotic
August 11, 2016
Meat snacks (jerky and other snacks such as meat sticks) have become a darling of the snacking world in the last couple of years.
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Small plates, such as these Thai Style Lettuce Wraps, thrive on restaurant menus

Consumer Influence on the Menu

Diets, diversity and the desire for unique flavors drive menu changes
Sarah Janssen
August 10, 2016

Diners are much more opinionated and vocal about their restaurant preferences, and operators need to constantly adapt menus to appeal to their main customer demographic.


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Brands of Britain LLC wins for Fever Tree Light Ginger Beer

Menu Solutions

A second look at NRA’s Food and Beverage Award winners
August 8, 2016

This spring saw the National Restaurant Association (NRA) recognize progressive new food and beverage products with the association’s 2016 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards.


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Snacking Trends Among Millennials

Consumers snack for a variety of reasons such as the functional need for an energy or nutritional boost
August 8, 2016
Over a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18-34, as the practice of modular eating becomes more accepted as an alternative to eating three main meals a day, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.
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Meal Kits: Mostly Hype

Buzz about meal kit delivery services may be greater than adoption at this point
July 26, 2016
Trial of meal kits is still relatively low with 3% of the US adult population (18 and older) trying a meal kit delivery service within the last year.
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Foodmix Reveals Brand Affinity Research

Foodmix Marketing Communications CEO reveals groundbreaking research at United Fresh Produce Innovation Show
July 19, 2016
Foodmix conducted market research to identify and understand US consumers’ evolving relationships with their favorite food brands.
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Different flavors of muscle milk

Sports Nutrition Flexes its Market Muscle

Originally appeared in the July, 2016 issue of Prepared Foods as Sports Market Muscle.
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
July 11, 2016

Sports nutrition is flexing its market muscle as mainstream consumers express more interest for all forms of performance foods and beverages that aid their active lifestyles.


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