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Maria Caranfa

Maria Caranfa, Mintel Menu Insights.
Mintel Menu Insights, a part of Mintel International Group, is a key resource for analyzing trends in the U.S. restaurant industry. The database tracks menu trends and innovations from the 350 largest chain restaurants and 150 independent restaurants, also featuring the nation’s top 50 chefs. Trends are reported quarterly, offering insight into pricing, menu items, ingredients, preparations and entirely new menus. For more information, visit www.menuinsights.com or contact Mintel International at 312-932-0600.
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Article: On the National Menu -- May 2009

Maria Caranfa
May 1, 2009
Lowering sodium on the nation's menus; slowing down the cooking time; and getting a dose of vegetables.
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Article: On the National Menu -- April 2009

Maria Caranfa David Morris
April 1, 2009
Value on the menu; and gaining the touch of velvet.
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Article: On the National Menu -- February 2009

Maria Caranfa
February 1, 2009
Fast FoodsIn the past year, restaurants have begun to aggressively chase consumers’ ever-increasing fondness for quick and portable foods. Chefs are hoping that small portions, big flavors and low prices
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Article: On the National Menu -- January 2009

Maria Caranfa
January 1, 2009
Surrounding cinnamon; seafood for a start; and bringing home the bacon.
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Article: Menu Trends Point to a Brighter Future -- December 2008

Maria Caranfa
December 1, 2008
Although many pocketbooks are now being squeezed, restaurant menus reveal innovative foods, beverages and strategic tactics that will produce a ìculinary rainbowî as the economic storm passes.
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Article: Menu Insights -- November 2008

Maria Caranfa
November 1, 2008
The balsamic bandwagon; ginger too; and the versatile eggplant.
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Article: Menu Insights -- October 2008

Maria Caranfa
October 1, 2008
Good for the soul food; organic and "green" items are becoming more commonplace on menus; and kosher foods increase in popularity.

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Article: Menu Insights -- September 2008

Maria Caranfa
September 1, 2008
Sandwich chains find the magic number; grape new world; Cajun sandwiches emerge in popularity; and foodservice gains in c-stores. 
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Article: Menu Insights -- August 2008

Maria Caranfa
August 1, 2008
Singing a different tuna; Mai Tais on the menu; dreaming of strawberries 'n cream. 
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Muddling the Waters

Maria Caranfa
May 4, 2007
Muddled ingredients are the new buzzwords on cocktail menus, while fresh ingredients abound in restaurants throughout the U.S.
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