Eye-catching colors and flavors attract kids, but nutrition attracts moms, when it comes to foods and beverages for children. Beyond this tug-of-war between parent and child, however, product developers also must be keenly aware of governmental programs, regulatory scrutiny and consumer advocacy groups focusing on foods for kids.
McDonald’s Corp. said first-quarter profit rose 11%, fueled by U.S. demand for coffee and burgers, and predicted further increases in food costs this year.
No longer considered exotic or even foreign by most Americans, Japanese cuisine can now be found everywhere in the U.S.--from supermarkets and convenience chains to high-end retailers and fine-dining restaurants.
Technomic research has consistently shown that comfort foods, with their nostalgic qualities and positive associations, are popular with consumers and resonate particularly strongly these days, as the economic outlook remains uncertain.
At a time when restaurant-goers have cut back on the "extras", how can operators and suppliers develop the sort of craveable, sweet endings that truly entice guests?
Not only are restaurant patrons willing to pay more for meals prepared with produce and meat from local providers, the proportion of customers preferring local meals actually increases, when the price increases, according to a team of international researchers.
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