Although 46% of consumers still crave the old-fashioned sweets they enjoyed as children—per Technomic’s new "2017 Dessert Consumer Trend Report"—one-of-a-kind, "wow-factor" treats now are trending on today's menus.
Johnsonville Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit hits snack and breakfast trends, please consumers and c-store operators alike
November 2, 2017
Sometimes you don’t need a crystal ball to know the trends. It’s no secret consumers embrace snacking as a 24x7 way of life. Interestingly too, they want flavors of certain meals—such as breakfast—any time and all the time.
Remember 3D glasses? They certainly would come in handy when developing new K-12 foodservice items for kids. That’s because these offerings have three critical dimensions: they need to satisfy finicky eaters, meet school foodservice operators’ needs—and ultimately please parents.
Study reveals the latest trends and data needed to better understand consumers’ shifting flavor behaviors and attitudes
November 1, 2017
Differing attitudes ring particularly true for spicy, bold and ethnic flavors, with millennials twice as likely as baby boomers to order ethnic foods at least once a week.
The recently-launched TWISTED CHILL Machine gives consumers the chance to make their own unique flavor combinations
October 31, 2017
New flavors include Fanta® Watermelon Splash, Fanta Blood Orange, Fanta Green Apple, WARHEADS® Watermelon, Strawberry Basil, Blackberry Mint Limeade and Blue Lemonade.
Taco Bell, Tyson partner to develop Naked Chicken Chalupa
October 31, 2017
Talk to the folks at Taco Bell and you realize that this isn’t just a Mexican quick-service restaurant (QSR) business. Instead, this Irvine, Calif., company (a subsidiary of Yum! Brands) angles to be a culturally-centric lifestyle brand with the credo: “Live Mas.” Put into words, it’s a call to live a life worth sharing and try new experiences.
Five new signature handheld breakfast sandwiches to expand all-day breakfast and on-the-go menu options
October 24, 2017
Johnsonville's new Premium Breakfast Sandwich Collection is made with high-quality ingredients, innovative flavor combinations, and is designed to expand all-day breakfast and grab-and-go menu options for c-store operators.
One outcome of this push for more menu assortment is that operators are experimenting with mix-and-match bundles of smaller items—such as offering a sampling of appetizers and small plates as alternatives to traditional entrées.