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The Crush of Convenience in Foodservice

In 2018 and beyond, convenience protocols and systems are paramount for operator success
December 22, 2017
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.
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Culinary Solutions Plant Based Cooking Creme

A “chef-inspired” culinary innovation, Rich Products launched a complete liquid dairy alternative for professional kitchens
December 21, 2017
Making its debut under the company’s Culinary Solutions sub-brand, the new Plant Based Cooking Creme is a breakthrough for the foodservice industry, said Carolyn Tomlinson, the senior marketing manager in Rich’s Foodservice Division who steered the product’s development.  
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Consumers Prioritize Adult Beverages

Year-end dollar sales are expected to increase 2.1%, driven primarily by raised drink prices and continued growth of premium products at the bar
December 20, 2017
Slowed consumer traffic at on-premise locations and stagnancy in occasions involving adult beverages translates to flat total alcohol volume in restaurants and bars in 2017.
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Foodservice, Culinary Trends: Snacks & Appetizers

Street-food, ethnic cuisine for kids, twists on macaroni and cheese, specialty olives and more create a foundation for experimentation and growth in 2018
December 19, 2017
Menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic-inspired kids’ dishes, farm/estate-branded items, and heritage-breed meats. Trends that are cooling down include artisan cheeses, heirloom fruits and vegetables, and house-made charcuterie.
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Consumers Increasingly Skipping Breakfast

Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behavior and attitudes toward breakfast
December 13, 2017
There is opportunity to grow brunch occasions, as 40% of consumers eat brunch at least once a week.
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What’s Hot for Menu Trends in 2018

The National Restaurant Association releases its annual survey of 700 professional chefs to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year
December 8, 2017
According to the survey, menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic-inspired kids’ dishes, farm/estate-branded items, and heritage-breed meats.
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2018 Culinary Trends

Cauliflower, eggs Benedict, macaroni and cheese, meatballs, olives, brown butter, figs, and Earl Grey tea among restaurant and food retail ingredients to watch in the New Year
December 1, 2017
In New Spins on Standards 2017: Culinary Trend Tracking Series, Packaged Facts identifies more than a dozen foods, beverages, and ingredients that will trend in 2018.
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Subway Strengthens Global Brand Team

Van Popering is charged with driving Subway's ongoing global transformation through food innovation
December 1, 2017
Van Popering brings more than 20 years of marketing, innovation and strategic planning experience from multiple brands in the food and beverage, apparel, retail, and paper and packaging spaces.
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Evolving Consumer Consumption Patterns

New realities of shifting consumer needs and marketplace disruption are shaping eating patterns in america and creating a one percent world
November 29, 2017
The key shifts are how consumers shop, define convenience, use restaurants and foodservice outlets, and personalize health and wellness, according to NPD’s recently released Eating Patterns in America report.
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General Mills' Pillsbury Chocolate Filled Crescents

Pillsbury Filled Crescents

Pillsbury Filled Crescents come in two flavors—Chocolate and Grape—and come individually wrapped for multiple prep options
November 20, 2017
The General Mills Convenience & Foodservice division, Minneapolis, offers two new Pillsbury bakery solutions for K-12 school foodservice operators.
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