As Datassential put together its 2022 "Trends to Watch" list, we considered both the short-term trends that will impact the year ahead and the long-term trends that will help us prepare for future success.
Menus will become streamlined in 2022, while chefs anticipate alcohol-infused desserts, globally inspired items, and upscale potato chips
November 17, 2021
As consumers continue to use off-premises options in all dayparts, restaurants are looking to translate their dine-in experience outside the four walls of the restaurant with thoughtful packaging that maintains food quality, retains temperature, and is tamper-proof.
Faced with ongoing uncertainty and disruption of COVID-19, consumers have turned to familiar, comforting retail products to find emotional support. In particular, many categories of packaged desserts and confections are enjoying greater sales and frozen desserts, in particular, are thriving.
Mattson launches ProtoThink LTO™, a new service to help operators accelerate ideation and development of scalable LTOs
October 14, 2021
Mattson, a leader in food and beverage innovation announced its newest service, ProtoThink LTO™, during The Flavor Experience foodservice industry event in Monterey, Calif., on September 8. This new platform is a revolutionary way for foodservice operators to create exciting, limited time offers in as little as two to three months and help drive users to QSR and Fast Casual brands.
Whether over the rocks or incorporated into a savory or sweet dish, bourbon is a go-to flavor of fall. Bourbon-flavored dishes are often associated with comfort food and also one of the reasons it has experienced continued and growing popularity.