Product line features Jambalaya Fritters, Crispy Southern Flounder and Lobster & Seafood Pups
February 24, 2015
King & Prince Seafood® launched Small Plates/Bar Bites™ product line featuring Jambalaya Fritters, Crispy Southern Flounder and Lobster & Seafood Pups.
American street and grill foods find new appeal with international inspirations
December 9, 2014
Looking ahead to 2015, one of the most intriguing trends expected to shape the U.S. foodservice sector is the emerging popularity of internationally inspired street and grill foods that pay homage to the authentic ingredients and flavors of their homelands, according to Street and Grill Foods: Culinary Trend Mapping Report, a new study by market research firm Packaged Facts.
Culinary Forecast predicts local sourcing, environmental sustainability, healthful kids’ meals to grow on restaurant menus
December 3, 2014
For its annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) – to find which foods, cuisines, beverages and culinary themes will be hot trends on restaurant menus in 2015.
Technomic predicts a 2.3 percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the Top 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains. The increase is slightly higher than the 2.1 percent growth rate from 2012 to 2013 and much greater than the 0.5 growth rate in 2009.
Growth opportunities in beverage and evening programs
November 21, 2014
While bakery and coffee cafes have much in common, consumers have distinct preferences towards one over the other for certain types of visits. For example, bakery cafes have a stronghold on midday occasions, whereas coffee cafes win with breakfast and beverage occasions.
National Restaurant Association unveils findings at Restaurant Innovation Summit
October 31, 2014
The National Restaurant Association released new research during its second annual Restaurant Innovation Summit that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing.