Posted calorie counts in chain restaurants are often inaccurate, and weight-conscious consumers who select soups and salads are especially likely to be served heftier dishes than advertised, according to a new study from Boston researchers.
Pay more, get less. This is the scenario increasingly playing out at grocery stores across the country, and a majority of food shoppers are taking note, according to Deloitte's new "2011 Consumer Food and Product Insight Survey."
When salt or sugar tastants are non-homogeneously distributed in a food, taste intensity can be increased. This can lead to increased acceptability of sodium- and/or sucrose-reduced foods and beverages.
Once a year, the British publication Restaurant Magazine publishes a list of the premier restaurants, called The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. It is gathered by obtaining feedback from over 800 international restaurant industry experts, from food critics to restaurant chefs, each selected for their expert opinion regarding the international restaurant scene.
Especially in tougher economic times, consumers want and crave comfort foods. Items such as tacos, chili and meat-topped pizzas are enjoyed by many, because they are tasty and easy on the pocketbook.
Hispanics represent the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. The implications for anyone aligned with the foodservice or retail food industry are clear—understand Hispanic consumers’ preferences, attitudes and needstates, or risk losing their business.
At least 19 large restaurant chains -- including Burger King, Chili's, IHOP and Friendly's -- are announcing they will include healthier options on their children's menus.
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