Articles Tagged with ''foodservice trends''

Study reveals 7 important factors set to shape the future of convenience retail

Channels are blurring and C-stores now compete with an array of players that include quick-serve restaurants, drugstores and smaller formats of grocery and mass that increasingly focus efforts on fresh and fresh prepared/grab-and-go offerings.

November 25, 2019

Across the U.S. retail landscape, convenience stores are said to grow faster than all other offline channels over the next five years, according to a study released by Nielsen, Chicago, thus reflecting the hyper-focus consumers put on expediency.

Study reveals shoppers going to the mall to eat at food court, not shop

Nearly 7% of shoppers surveyed say they go to the mall to eat at the food court or just hang out instead of visiting a big box store.

November 6, 2019

More and more consumers are visiting shopping centers with supermarkets as the main store and stores not part of a shopping center or mall, according to a survey conducted by UBS, Switzerland.

USDA, EPA, FDA announce partnership with Food Waste Reduction Alliance to formalize industry education, outreach efforts

The FWRA represents three major sectors of the supply chain—food manufacturing, retail and restaurant and foodservice.

October 31, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), Arlington, Va., to formalize industry education and outreach efforts.

Report: Shrinking dessert menus highlight increased need to optimize product mix

Consumers say that more than half of their dessert occasions are impulse-based.

October 3, 2019

Dessert is a dining mainstay, with 41% of consumers eating dessert after a meal at least once a week, according to “2019 Dessert Consumer Trend Report,” produced by Technomic, Chicago.

Study: Nearly three in 10 Americans say technology is ruining the hospitality industry

Nearly half (48%) of diners have not used and are not interested in trying mobile wallet payment options.

October 1, 2019

It seems that for some Americans, the spread of mobile, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) technology is unwanted, considering 28% of U.S. consumers agree that technology is ruining hospitality, according to new research from Mintel, Chicago.

5 trends drawing young consumers to convenience retail operations

When it comes to dining decisions, young consumers are making choices without making sacrifices.

September 30, 2019

A new report from Y-Pulse, Chicago, identifies five trends attracting Gen Z and younger Millennial consumers to convenience retail operations.

Study: One-half of Baby Boomers want to use takeout, delivery more often

Baby Boomers are also more likely to express interest in boosting their off-premises spending.

September 30, 2019

The positive industry sales trajectory with regards to consumer spending in restaurants has more room to run, based on new research from the National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C.

Minimizing food safety risks from farm to fork

Whether you’re a convenience store operator, quick-service retailer, fast-casual or fine dining restaurant, ensuring food quality and safety is imperative to your success.

Matt Toone

September 24, 2019

Here’s how restaurants and c-stores can deliver safe, high-quality food offerings.

Research reveals transparency is new normal

More than half of operators said their Gen Y and Gen Z customers are interested in or request information about the food they order.

September 18, 2019

The Food Group, New York, identified the latest insights into operator behaviors to help manufacturers expand their reach and increase profitability in the year ahead.

Study unveils the rise of marketplace fast-casual

Venues like farmers’ markets and food halls appeal to all demographics.

September 10, 2019

A new report from Y-Pulse, Chicago, explores the emergence of a new segment in the fast-casual restaurant sector.

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Articles Tagged with ''foodservice trends''

Study reveals 7 important factors set to shape the future of convenience retail

Study reveals shoppers going to the mall to eat at food court, not shop

USDA, EPA, FDA announce partnership with Food Waste Reduction Alliance to formalize industry education, outreach efforts

Report: Shrinking dessert menus highlight increased need to optimize product mix

Study: Nearly three in 10 Americans say technology is ruining the hospitality industry

5 trends drawing young consumers to convenience retail operations

Study: One-half of Baby Boomers want to use takeout, delivery more often

Minimizing food safety risks from farm to fork

Research reveals transparency is new normal

Study unveils the rise of marketplace fast-casual

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