Articles Tagged with ''market trends''

The Top 100 limited-service sandwich chains grew sales by 8.6 percent in 2008, to $20.3 billion.

Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors.

The changing economy has spurred many consumers to change their spending habits with more than half of consumers saying they are buying less in the deli and prepared food areas.

MolliCoolz Shakers, made with tiny ice cream beads, hit thousands of stores this year, but overall, new food and beverage product launches are down along with the economy.

Consumers are willing to pay more for a specialty burger, especially a premium burger, than they are for a standard burger, regardless of restaurant segment.

Surveying Americans about their health, Mintel, Chicago, says people's perceptions strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness.

In-home snacking -- morning, noon and night, but especially morning -- will outpace population growth during the next decade.

Although its focus was fresh produce on the menu, an industry survey of restaurant operators has some important learnings for frozen fruit and vegetable processors as well.

Frozen pizza and snacks was the strongest private label growth category during a 52-week period ending July 11, 2009, according to The Nielsen Company.

At least a third of all consumers are entertaining more often at home than a year ago says Technomic Inc., Chicago.