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Foods, Flavors: Make it Authentic

To most consumers, “authentic” means quality, flavor, health -- and even corporate responsibility. Several foodservice brands use those notions of authenticity to connect with demanding diners.
Christine LaFave Grace, Technomic Inc.
September 13, 2013
There’s a scene in the movie Almost Famous in which the lead guitarist of the movie’s fictional up-and-coming rock band ditches his bandmates mid-tour in search of something “real” -- real people, real experiences.
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Restaurants Ring Up Sales

Foodservice industry growth is accelerating as the economy slowly improves and consumers feel some relief.
Mary Chapman, Technomic Inc.
September 13, 2013
The key indicators are looking good: Gross domestic product and disposable personal income are up; unemployment is down; and gas prices and food costs have been relatively stable. Improvement is still slow, but consumers are starting to regain confidence.
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Appetite for Ethnic Adventure, Health

Commodity costs, the latest flavor pairings, curiosity about global cuisines and healthy-eating sensibilities are all part of a melting pot of trends that drive menu development.
Aimee Harvey
September 13, 2013
The left side of the menu is evolving with several major themes in mind -- including freshness, health, big flavors and ethnic-inspired offerings.
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Creative R&D Culture

Meat and prepared foods processor OSI Group invests in culinary and R&D resources to keep pace with sophisticated customers and consumers.
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
September 13, 2013
Ah, what to get the company that has everything? How about a Culinary Innovation Center?
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Foodservice Drinks: Innovation Means Options

The Coca-Cola Company’s Freestyle is a touch-screen foodservice beverage dispenser that seemingly puts an endless array of beverage flavor combinations at the user’s fingertips.
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
September 13, 2013
3-D movie glasses. 5G smartphones. It’s clear that consumers like options, and they value anything that adds functional dimensions for a heightened experience.
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Exporting Obesity

From Mexico to Qatar, obesity rates are soaring to unprecedented levels.
September 9, 2013
The alarming trend is damaging economic performance, as well as the health of millions of consumers worldwide.
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Restaurant Rebound

Quick-service and snack and beverage restaurant sales are back on track for moderate growth.
September 6, 2013
Packaged Facts estimates that limited-service restaurant sales will reach $188.1 billion in 2013, up 4.9% over 2012.
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