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.
The supplier awards are based on criteria including growth, profitability, service level, marketing support and compliance to industry standards
July 29, 2016
Fifteen suppliers were recognized in six categories including Center of Plate, Frozen Grocery, Dairy/Cheese, Dry Grocery, Non Foods/Beverage and the overarching Supplier of the Year category.
Study reveals an understanding of consumers' shifting behavior and attitudes toward fast-food and fast-casual restaurants
July 11, 2016
As these chains raise expectations for the food and service available at limited-service restaurants (LSRs), fast-food players will need to adapt to the changing demands of consumers.
New buns and rolls feature the taste, texture, and nutritional value of the whole grains sorghum, amaranth and teff
June 27, 2016
Featuring the taste, texture, and nutritional power of the whole grains sorghum, amaranth and teff, these naturally gluten-free hamburger buns are hearty enough for a thick meat or veggie patty and have mass-market taste appeal.
Consumer demand for organic meat and poultry is arguably the most noteworthy trend of all
June 22, 2016
For many consumers, choosing a meat and poultry dish at a restaurant revolves around "keeping it real": they seek all-natural choices that reflect their desire to keep human intervention they perceive as negative out of the process, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the report Meat, Poultry and Seafood: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities.