Darren Tristano

Darren Tristano is chief insights officer at Technomic’s parent company, Winsight. Since 1993, he has led the development of Technomic’s Information Services division and directed multiple aspects of the firm’s operations.

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Menu Fusion Flavors

Foodservice researcher Technomic reviews flavors and seasonings poised for growth in 2014 and the creative ways in which operators are highlighting them in pairings with favorite, familiar foods.
Darren Tristano
January 23, 2014
It may come as little surprise that—when it comes to food flavor profiles—“bold” is still big with consumers
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On-Trend Appetizers

Restaurant patrons are beginning more meals with appetizers.
Darren Tristano
October 22, 2013
Restaurant patrons are beginning more meals with appetizers, according to Technomic’s new “Starters, Small Plates & Sides Consumer Trend Report.”
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Creating Craveable Burgers

In a recent Technomic poll, 95% of consumers said they eat burgers at least once a month.
Darren Tristano
September 19, 2013
If it seems as though the foodservice industry has been talking about better burgers for the better part of the new millennium, it’s because that’s true.
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The Migration of U.S. Ethnic Foods

Ethnic may seem like solely the domain of foreign foods, but Technomic’s Darreen Tristano explains that America has a number of regionally ethnic cuisines finding their way to menus and grocery aisles.
Darren Tristano
February 13, 2013
When one thinks “ethnic,” it usually refers to international foods, not homegrown cuisines. But, the U.S. is an ethnic melting pot in its own right.
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