Unilever Food Solutions’ latest World Menu Report, titled "Seductive
Nutrition," finds that U.S. restaurant guests want the choice of eating healthier when dining out.
Health and convenience will be the leading drivers of increased demand for fresh vegetables in the next five years, according to a report released from Rabobank's Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group.
The American Wholesale Marketers Association and InfoRhythm launched C-Metrics Convenience
Industry Outlook Forum, a conference designed to provide a detailed look at convenience store performance for 2012 and into 2013.
Growth of the U.S. Hispanic population -- combined with their adherence to dining traditions -- is beginning to influence national consumption patterns.
Nielsen Holdings N.V., said it acquired the Perishables Group, Inc., a West Dundee, Ill. (Chicago) specialist in fresh food consulting and category development.
As convenience stores continue offering busy consumers more options for meals and snacks, new research by Technomic finds consumers are taking advantage of the expanding foodservice options.
U.S. restaurant sales were hit hard by the recession, and not surprisingly, foodservice purveyors tried to maintain sales and attract customers by promoting value.
Burger consumption is up considerably since 2009 with nearly half of today's consumers saying they eat a burger at least once a week compared with 38 percent just two years ago.