The growing influence of Hispanics, Millennials going through life stages are among key factors
May 8, 2015
Sluggish restaurant traffic growth and stalled sales in the center aisles at grocery stores are evidence that U.S. consumers’ eating behaviors are evolving. The growing influence of Hispanics, Millennials going through life stages, aging boomers, smaller households, and the need for fresh and non-processed foods are among the factors driving the shift in what and how consumers eat, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
Yogurt to be employed as meat alternative beginning with 2015-2016 school year
May 4, 2015
The past several years have seen Greek yogurt emerge as a food industry darling due to both its health halo and because the product has spurred growth in the overall retail yogurt segment.
Pieology ends year as fastest-growing chain, becomes first build-your-own pizza concept to crack ranks of largest brands
May 1, 2015
Fast-casual brands in Technomic Inc.'s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report increased their collective annual sales by 12.8 percent to $30 billion in 2014, and that growth rate was nearly double the next-largest increase from any other restaurant segment.
Technomic Poultry Report: Turkey-based substitutes ordered more than chicken-based substitutes across dayparts
April 28, 2015
Diners are increasingly looking for menu alternatives. According to Technomic’s 2015 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report, 61% agree that turkey (vs. only 59% for chicken) is healthier than beef or pork.
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.