For the industry to truly be innovative, and continue to be relevant well beyond the Millennial boom, insights professionals will need to look well outside of food to better anticipate consumers' changing relationship with food.

The concentrate comes in a 30-ounce carton (available in two-packs or 12-packs) and operators simply mix this new frozen product with water and serve over ice. It makes for an easy, efficient alternative to the operational complexity of slow brewing cold brew coffee in house.

With different variations such as fast casual build-your-own concepts, retail options, and proliferation of regional pizzas, operators and suppliers must find unique ways to stand out while remaining authentic to their brand and pizza recipes

Chicken of the Sea beat three other finalists to win the Award, which was determined by a panel of seafood experts on the basis of uniqueness and appropriateness to the market, taste, packaging, market potential, convenience, nutritional value and originality.

This year’s 36 FABI Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of experts and represent a variety of both commercial and non-commercial industry segments.

The foodservice division at Reser’s Fine Foods, Beaverton, Ore., greets the new year with new side dishes. They include Crisp Cut Tri-Color Potatoes and an entirely new line of Reser’s Purely Hand-Cut Fruit offerings.

The NPD Group, a leading global information company, reports that types of grains that were once eaten on a daily basis by ancient civilizations are growing in popularity again with today's consumers because of their perceived health benefits.

Good Table Entrees Made Easy is a new line of individually-portioned and nutritious pasta pouches complete with pasta, sauce and vegetables.

From Burger King to Steak 'n Shake, more foodservice operators are incorporating traditional cereal brands into specialty beverages that serve as a snack or dessert.

2017 Canadian Flavor Consumer Trend Report: It’s all about spicy menu offerings