Articles by Amanda Topper

Plant-Based Products Impact Menus

Foodservice operator strategies and product solutions aim to be on target

Amanda Topper

January 13, 2020

Here are five areas to keep in mind when targeting the plant-based consumer.

Mintel identifies four key foodservice trends for 2019

Four Your Consideration

Amanda Topper

April 8, 2019

In the year ahead, the foodservice landscape will evolve, driven by increased awareness around social and environmental responsibility and innovation in technology-enabled customer service.

Grilling Techniques Heat Up Menu Offerings, Mentions

Grilled preparations create sophisticated smoky flavor profiles with fewer ingredients

Amanda Topper

January 8, 2019

Grilled food preparations are heating up at foodservice, with grilled preparations on US menus growing 4% from Q2 2015-Q2 2018, according to Mintel Menu Insights.

On-trend Insights and Execution in Prepared Meals and Entrées

Retail sales of prepared meals and side dishes declined 4% to $9.9 billion in 2013

Amanda Topper

September 23, 2014

The prepared meals and side dish category has declined in the past several years and it’s a trend that is expected to continue despite the popularity of several of its segments.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.

Articles by Amanda Topper

Plant-Based Products Impact Menus

Mintel identifies four key foodservice trends for 2019

Grilling Techniques Heat Up Menu Offerings, Mentions

On-trend Insights and Execution in Prepared Meals and Entrées

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