Articles Tagged with ''menu trends''

A new study released by AlixPartners, a New York-based global business-advisory firm, posits that the turbulence in the chain-restaurant industry of late—from underperforming results to an uptick in bankruptcies to renewed shareholder pressures—might not be just a blip but rather a sign of structural changes besetting the industry.

Litera Group, LLC, New York, formally changed its name change to First Foods Group, Inc.

While Americans wait all year in anticipation for their favorite seasonal-inspired food and drinks, new research from Mintel, Chicago, reveals that nearly seven in 10 (67%) consumers enjoy being able to consume specific seasonal ingredients year-round.

The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., and members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), St. Augustine, Fla., surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to explore food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year.

"Healthfully delicious" and "luxuriously indulgent" may have been rival trends in the past, but today, they both equally dominate consumers' food decisions while dining outside the home, according to the latest trend report from Culinary Visions Panel, Chicago.

The Fall 2016 issue of Fresh Insights for Foodservice report, a quarterly report from United Fresh, Washington, D.C., showcases the latest innovations in fresh produce use in foodservice and explores how innovative chefs and foodservice operations are incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables to create flavorful and vibrant menus.

Foodservice lunch, which accounts for a third of all foodservice traffic, posted consecutively steeper declines over the past six months, reports The NPD Group.

New research from Chicago-based Mintel reveals that not only do 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80% would pay more for burgers made with premium ingredients.

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.