The food retailing and foodservice industries are experiencing major changes because of technology, mobile, and social media. These all are contributing to the way consumers interact with restaurants and grocery stores.

Employers are taking steps to emphasize healthy lunch options on-premise, according to Technomic's MenuMonitor. On-campus menus are featuring more salads – 65% more than last year – while heartier, indulgent fare like Mexican and pizza saw declines.

More customers are sitting down and eating their meal in the restaurant than are carrying it out or using the drive-thru, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

At 260 calories or less for a 16-ounce serving, both Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt.

Hispanics comprise approximately 17% of the US population, making them the nation’s largest minority group.

The SOUR PATCH® Watermelon flavored Slurpee® is the newest flavor to hit the 7-Eleven Slurpee machine this summer. The new flavor, inspired by chatter on social media from fans already asking for and enjoying these products together, will be exclusively available at participating 7-Eleven stores throughout its 100 Days of Summer, beginning July 1.

To help industry stakeholders get ahead of consumer expectation, Technomic's Consumer4Sight established the 7 Eater Archetype (EAT) segments that compose the foodservice consumer landscape.

Available now through August 15, the seafood restaurant is offering guests across the country with both new dishes and old favorites that feature a refreshed twist on flavor and preparation.

Raspberry Rhubarb Goat Milk Caramels from Big Picture Farm in Townshend, Vt. is the winner of the sofi™ Award for outstanding new product of 2015. The confection is one of 33 winners in the annual competition which honors excellence across all specialty food categories, from appetizers to pastas to vinegar.