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Four Trends Set to Impact the US Foodservice Industry in 2017

Mintel research highlights ingredient, technology and experience trends expected to make an impact on the market

December 16, 2016

Mintel announced the four key trends set to transform the US foodservice industry in 2017 – highlighting ingredient, technology and experience trends expected to make an impact on the market.

Chefs Predict ‘What's Hot’ 2017 Menu Trends

National Restaurant Association surveys American Culinary Federation chefs

December 15, 2016

2017 menu trends include poke, house-made charcuterie, street food, food halls and ramen

2017 Retail, Restaurants Consumer Outlook

Fitch Ratings expects food away from home sales to increase 4% in 2017

December 15, 2016

Retailers facing a shift in customer shopping habits and attitudes toward discretionary expenditures have responded by moving to omni-channel models to holistically serve the customer across their online and bricks and mortar presence.

Wendy's Spicy Sriracha Chicken Sandwich

The entire sandwich, including the bun and the cheese, is infused with Sriracha

December 12, 2016

Wendy's is also adding Bacon Sriracha Fries to the menu for a limited time.

Exploring Fresh Prepared, Deli Foods

FMI, Nielsen release consumer research on fresh prepared/deli in grocery

December 5, 2016

Research explores opportunities for a $24 billion category with unprecedented growth

CHEESY TOTS Potatoes Return to Burger King

CHEESY TOTS™ are an example of how BURGER KING® restaurants listen to their fans’ demands across social media to help inform menu decisions

December 5, 2016

BURGER KING® is bringing back CHEESY TOTS™ Potatoes to participating restaurants for a limited time only. CHEESY TOTS™ are a bite-sized combination of warm potatoes and melted cheese inside with a crispy outside.

Technomic Trims Restaurant Industry Growth Expectations

Moving into 2017, full service restaurant growth has been shaved by 1.4 and 0.8 points for 2016 and 2017 respectively

November 30, 2016

As consumer traffic declines, it appears that both 2016 and 2017 will not be as positive as first anticipated based on Technomic's restaurant industry forecast released in May of this year.

7-Eleven Introduces Sustainably Sourced Coffee

New Nicaragua single-origin coffee from Matagalpa carries the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal

November 28, 2016

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods.

Cold Stone Creamery Seasonal Frappes

Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache™ Ice Cream are available for a limited time

November 28, 2016

Cold Stone Creamery® is celebrating by offering customers two new decadent flavors this season: Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream, plus a creamy Sea Salt Fudge Frappe, available for a limited time only, in stores on November 25, 2016.

Cinnabon Introduces Line of Fresh Bakery Treats

Cinnabon® and CSM Bakery Solutions® partner to debut line of fresh baked cookies, muffins and pound cake

November 22, 2016

Cinnabon® announced the launch of "Crafted by Cinnabon®," the brand's first line of fresh bakery treats now available in single serve or in multi-serve channels such as grocery, convenience stores, university campuses and other food service outlets.