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.
New shake is available on menus for the fall season
October 3, 2017
Arby’s introduced its new Cookie Butter Shake. Available nationwide for a limited time, the handcrafted shake is indulgently sweet with a cinnamon spice, whipped topping and cookie crumbles.
Growth expected despite increased competition from ready-to-drink coffee
October 2, 2017
A potential threat to the coffee house market, ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee is the fastest growing segment (20% market share) of the $13.6 billion retail coffee market.