Articles Tagged with ''restaurant industry''

Retail Foodservice Gains Ground in Food Fight

Study conducted by Technomic reveals latest trends and data for retailer meal solutions

April 4, 2016

An updated study released by Technomic—the 2015 Retailer Meal Solutions (RMS) Consumer Trend Report—finds that consumers are purchasing RMS more often; 84% now purchase RMS at least once a month compared to just 79% in 2012.

2016 Food and Beverage (FABI) Award Recipients Announced

Healthful ice cream and soft drinks, bite-size breads, and sauces and sweets from Peru to India showcase the trending advancements in health-conscious products, natural ingredients, international flavors, and more to be found with this year’s FABI Award recipients

March 23, 2016

Each award recipient and their product will be showcased throughout the exhibit halls at the 2016 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, held from May 21-24 in Chicago at McCormick Place.

Consumers Desire Dollar Menus

A new study conducted on behalf of Taco Bell reveals that consumers prefer spending less money than more money

March 17, 2016

The research coincides with the launch of Taco Bell’s new $1 Morning Value Menu, available on menus nationwide today.

2016 Foodservice Trends

The Mintel Foodservice team identified five trends set to impact the US foodservice industry

March 4, 2016

The Mintel Foodservice team has identified and analyzed five trends set to hit the mainstream in the US foodservice industry this year, including implications for companies and brands.

Papa John’s Names Chief Ingredient Officer

Sean A. Muldoon will continue leading R&D, quality assurance and supply chains globally

March 4, 2016

In his new role of Chief Ingredient Officer, Mr. Muldoon will continue leading R&D, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain globally, including the expansion of Papa John’s Gold Standard ingredient specifications and its Clean Label Initiative.

Gluten-Free Foods Expand Restaurant Menus

Research finds parallel between purchasing gluten-free products in retail outlets and ordering gluten-free foods in restaurants

February 24, 2016

Almost a quarter of consumers make a point of shopping at stores with hefty selections of gluten-free products.

White Castle to Transition Egg Supply to Cage-Free

The transition follows a months-long review of White Castle's supply chain

February 19, 2016

This transition follows a months-long review of White Castle's supply chain, and is an issue the company has been working alongside The Humane Society of the United States to address since last year.

National Restaurant Association Acquires National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

Acquisition marks merging of the restaurant and foodservice industry's leaders in food safety certification

February 18, 2016

NRFSP focuses on providing certificates for individuals seeking credentials in a variety of food safety disciplines.

Burger King to Serve Flame-Grilled Hot Dogs

New grilled hot dogs will be a permanent addition to the Burger King menu

February 18, 2016

Grilled Dogs are made with 100% beef and flame-grilled to perfection on the same grill where the WHOPPER® sandwich is made.

Growing Number of Food Delivery Services Satisfy Consumer Expectations

Foodservice home delivery, excluding pizza, grows by double-digits and direct-to-door meal kits are finding niche market

February 17, 2016

Food delivery is not a new phenomenon but the accessibility and availability of these direct-to-door home meal services, whether in-home meal kits, like Blue Apron, or foodservice delivery, like DoorDash, is unprecedented, finds The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

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