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Dining Dynamics, Implications

Examining foodservice industry trends and how they impact food and beverage formulation

August 26, 2015

They say too many cooks spoil the broth. That may be true in an actual kitchen but I disagree when it comes to this foodservice feature.

Consumers Indulge by Dining at Restaurants

On-premises restaurant dining represents $223.4 billion for industry

July 27, 2015

More customers are sitting down and eating their meal in the restaurant than are carrying it out or using the drive-thru, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

Chart detailing Hispanics overall eating behavior

Hispanics Value Healthy Foods

Understanding the need-states of Hispanic Americans during their foodservice purchasing occasions

Darren Tristano

July 13, 2015

Hispanics comprise approximately 17% of the US population, making them the nation’s largest minority group.

Defining Foodservice Consumers

Technomic's 7 Eater Archetypes sketch details of consumer behavior and attitudes

July 6, 2015

To help industry stakeholders get ahead of consumer expectation, Technomic's Consumer4Sight established the 7 Eater Archetype (EAT) segments that compose the foodservice consumer landscape.

Foodservice Spending is Up, Visits are Flat

Consumers continue to eat more meals at home

June 3, 2015

Foodservice spending, which was up 3% in the year ending April 2015, did not equate to foodservice visits, which were flat in the period, according to The NPD Group, a global information company.

The Secret Behind Fast-Casual Growth

Customization, personalized menu items and staff engagement drive rapid sales expansion for restaurants

June 2, 2015

The fast-casual segment's blistering pace of sales and unit expansion continued in 2014.

Global Consumer Foodservice Sales Grew 5.4% in 2014

Emerging markets now account for 13 of the top 20 largest foodservice markets

May 27, 2015

Full service restaurants accounted for the largest proportion of sales globally, followed by fast food and cafes/bars.

Appetizers: What Restaurants Offer Versus What Consumers Want

Rounding out the list of top five "most loved" appetizers: garlic bread, wings, French fries, shrimp cocktail, and fried cheese sticks

May 12, 2015

According to a new Datassential Appetizers report, garlic bread tops the list of consumers "most loved appetizers."

State of the Foodservice Supply Chain

Cost volatility emphasizes strategic importance of supplychain

April 24, 2015

In this third annual report compiled by Technomic and HAVI Global Solutions (HGS), chains report a broader range of supply-chain capabilities with higher levels of supply-chain maturity than previously.