The National Restaurant Association releases its annual survey of 700 professional chefs to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year
December 8, 2017
According to the survey, menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic-inspired kids’ dishes, farm/estate-branded items, and heritage-breed meats.
Uncovering trends and market forces in foodservice
August 22, 2017
I’ve got to say it: foodservice is fun, flavorful and fantastic. C’mon, where else can you touch a mystical creature or walk into a restaurant and ask for something naked? Of course, I’m referring to a few of the year’s most interesting limited-time offers: Starbucks’ Rainbow Unicorn (Frappuccino blended crème) and Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa.
Changing consumer needs and wants—paired with advancements in technology—have created a climate in which off-premise offerings are a necessity to growing foodservice business.
The advancements made in technology over the past few years have allowed restaurants to offer voice-recognition ordering, social media, and in-app ordering and delivery robots.
Several important influencers affected the foodservice industry’s performance last year, including the country’s unstable political climate and increased labor challenges.
Restaurant operators continue to face what seem to be contradictory demands from consumers. Responding to each of these demands can be difficult, but the task is critical for brands that aim to differentiate and capture return visits.
How do we as an industry find the white space to grab the consumer’s attention and share of stomach? One answer can be through special innovative menu items which the industry terms Limited-Time Offers (LTOs).
Tyson Foodservice Teams is comprised of small, specialized foodservice teams focused on the industry’s main channels
August 14, 2017
To help foodservice decision-makers deal with concerns such as increased competition, rapidly changing tastes and trends and rising rents and wages, Tyson Foodservice, Springdale, Ark., says it recast its business as a customer-centric enterprise “that understands what’s ‘on the line’ for operators.”
Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understand consumers’ shifting behaviors and attitudes toward burgers
July 13, 2017
These shifts in consumption align with the increased availability of other foodservice options, especially at fast casuals and retailers, and the 15% increase in burger prices at leading chains since 2013 (compared to about 11% for all entrees).