In the past few years, retailers and restaurants alike have seen a swift rise in nut milks, coconut milk and most recently, oat milk. These growing options are all tied into greater consumer demand for plant-based alternatives.
The foodservice industry is expected to decline by up to 30% from 2019-2020, following nationwide dine-in restrictions, restaurant closures, job losses, and lowered consumer confidence
August 5, 2020
Mintel predicts total market sales to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by 2023, with limited-service restaurants (LSRs) including fast food and fast casual restaurants, bouncing back more quickly and representing a notably larger share of the market.
Together, the companies offer a comprehensive Asian food portfolio to foodservice operators
July 31, 2020
Schwan’s Food Service, Inc. announced that it has joined forces with fellow CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ) subsidiary, TMI Trading, to offer a wide array of 100-plus authentic Asian food menu solutions for foodservice operators in the United States. Together, CJCJ, Schwan’s and TMI are bringing their complementary Asian food heritages, expertise and capabilities to market as a single portfolio to drive Asian category growth for foodservice distributors and operators nationwide.
Brakebush offers a portfolio of chicken fed an all vegetarian diet and raised with no antibiotics
July 22, 2020
Brakebush introduced two new items to add to its extensive no antibiotics ever (NAE) chicken portfolio: an NAE Panko Coated Portioned Tender and a Homestyle Pepper Boneless Wing. Both new items are fully cooked, and can be prepared baked or fried.
The Burger King® brand partnered with top scientists to develop and test a new diet for cows, which aims to reduce daily methane emissions
July 22, 2020
According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cows release methane, a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's heat and warms the planet, as a by-product of their digestion.
Mid-year report examines top food trends, forecasts ahead, and how quarantine has impacted America's dining habits
July 15, 2020
Grubhub, an online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends to date and what quarantined Americans ordered through contact-free delivery, and predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year.
It's difficult to say exactly what the new consumer will look like before the lockdowns nationwide are totally lifted. Even so, we can make at least two assumptions related to how the current crisis will shift consumers' demands and needs in regard to foods and beverages.
New tea beverages feature Mighty Leaf Tea®, real fruit pieces, fruit puree, and lemonade
July 3, 2020
New handcrafted offerings include the unveiling of six refreshing, hand-shaken iced tea beverages made with real fruit pieces and fruit puree, Strawberry Lemon Black Tea, Yuzu Citrus Black Tea, Tropical Berry Green Tea, Pineapple Citrus Green Tea, Citrus Hibiscus Tea, and Berry Hibiscus Tea, as well as the limited-edition Strawberry Vanilla Cold Brew and Citrus Cremesicle Cold Brew.