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Technomic 2016 Beverage Consumer Trend Report reveals emerging beverage preferences and opportunities in foodservice

September 2, 2016

As with the case of foodservice in general, younger consumers drive away-from-home beverage orders, and tend to be more discerning about their beverages.

Fast-Growing Chicken Concepts

Technomic's Digital Resource Library shows that some of the fastest-growing limited-service chains are chicken brands

September 1, 2016

Consumers are flocking to these chicken restaurants for better-for-you takes on an American favorite, whether that's never-frozen chicken tenders or marinated grilled chicken.

KC Masterpiece with Real Ingredients

New KC Masterpiece Premium Blend features real sugar

August 12, 2016

More than ever, consumers are asking questions about what they’re eating—and they’re demanding transparency when it comes to food ingredients. In fact, Technomic research shows many consumers in key demographics are more likely to visit restaurants with clean label food.

Starbucks overtook Subway for the number-two spot in the Top 500 in 2015

Foodservice Operators Strive for More

Positive gains in the restaurant industry can be attributed to those chains providing a “better” experience.

Sarah Janssen

August 11, 2016

Despite an influx of competition, restaurants appear to be on a growth trajectory, carving out their own niches to capture varying consumer occasions.

Pizza trends that consumers would like more restaurants and pizza establishments to offer

Pizza Consumption Rebounds

Consumers seek high-quality ingredients and unique toppings for pizza

Darren Tristano

July 12, 2016

Reported pizza consumption took a hit several years ago, but Technomic’s “2016 Pizza Consumer Trend Report” shows that consumers once again are enjoying this American favorite.

Fast-Casual Restaurant Growth and Evolving Consumers

Study reveals an understanding of consumers' shifting behavior and attitudes toward fast-food and fast-casual restaurants

July 11, 2016

As these chains raise expectations for the food and service available at limited-service restaurants (LSRs), fast-food players will need to adapt to the changing demands of consumers.

Consumers rate the importance of factors when choosing snacks

Foodservice Snack Trends

Balance is crucial to meeting diverse needs for snacks

Darren Tristano

June 14, 2016

Snacking consumption has been on the rise since 2012, but the most notable growth has come in the past two years.

Food Trends: Ethnic, Innovative Sandwiches

To be successful, restaurant operators need to offer a variety of sandwiches that are high-quality, innovative and difficult to replicate

May 31, 2016

To be successful, operators need to offer a variety of sandwiches that are high-quality, innovative, hard to replicate and that stand out from the competition.

Consumer interest in trying grain-based salads

Salad Menu Trends

Younger consumers drive demand for more filling, entrée-worthy salads

Darren Tristano

May 9, 2016

Salad consumption is trending up slightly, aligning with consumers’ increasing desire to eat well.

Foodservice vs. Grocery Sales

Foodservice outlets account for 40% of all food sales

May 5, 2016

Since 1985, a lot has changed in the food industry, when about 60% of food sales took place in the grocery aisle, and only about 40% of sales occurred in foodservice outlets. Today, the foodservice share of spending now accounts for more than half of all food sales, surpassing grocery retail by 1.2 percentage points.