Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show announced the cancellation of the 2020 National Restaurant Association Show due to coronavirus concerns.

The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its challenges and opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs and consumers.

According to a recent survey from Chicago-based Datassential, around one in four consumers are interested in buying cannabis products from regular restaurants and convenience stores—and more people want to engage with cannabis-themed foodservice concepts.

Potatoes are a globally-inspired ingredient that are central to some of the hottest ethnic cuisines, from Indian to Latin to Asian and African. A blank canvas for creativity, potatoes beautifully absorb flavorful sauces and curries.

For McDonald’s, their primary business objective was to bring back customers that they lost over the past few years  when they moved away from value via their Value Menu.  Other QSR chains, like Taco Bell and Jack in the Box, introduced a value offering of their own to compete directly with that of McDonald’s with the objective of retaining their customer base.

This year’s 36 FABI Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of experts and represent a variety of both commercial and non-commercial industry segments.

2017 Canadian Flavor Consumer Trend Report: It’s all about spicy menu offerings

While many shifts in the restaurant industry are slow to take hold, the use and availability of data is one trend that's quickly emerging.

The NPD Group forecasts flat to sluggish foodservice traffic growth for 2018, but the trajectory could change, according to NPD Restaurant Industry Analyst, Bonnie Riggs. Focusing on what consumers want will help foodservice marketers better align their strategies to maximize relevance in 2018 and beyond, says Riggs.

There is opportunity to grow brunch occasions, as 40% of consumers eat brunch at least once a week.