Consumers are snacking more than ever. They also are increasingly “switching up” the kinds of items they reach for between meals, with both healthy and not-so-healthy snacks in demand.
Today’s road warriors are health-conscious, more connected thanks to technology and still loyal to their perennial favorites like Dunkin’ Donuts and Subway.
Those who are regular consumers of fast food products are over 50% more likely to become clinically depressed than those who abstain from burgers, fries, pizza and other related foods.
Burger King has revealed a future that is decidedly less focused on young, hungry guys and more culturally directed towards moms, families and Boomers.
China's food safety authorities said they were probing a Beijing outlet of McDonald's Corp. after a report on state television pointed to quality problems there.
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to Mintel's latest report.