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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

4 consumer trends you should know about right now

 By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 11, 2016

Millennials aren’t the only trend drivers.

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Family meal deals

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Women and millennials with children are particularly receptive to takeout, and touting bundled meals as an easy family dinner solution can help appeal to those groups.

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3 emerging trends we're watching in June

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 02, 2017

This month, beverages are truly making waves.

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Global restaurant scene leaves U.S. market in the dust

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2017

China is poised to eclipse the U.S. as a hotbed of activity.

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The 10 restaurant nachos consumers crave most

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2018

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, consumers reveal their top restaurant chains for the Mexican favorite.

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5 most craveable restaurant chains

By Jill Failla on Dec. 22, 2016

Customers share which brands have the menu items they most crave and can’t get anywhere else.

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Americans worried about quality of Gulf seafood

Aug. 25, 2010

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has sparked concern among most Americans over the safety of Gulf seafood, according to a continuing survey done by the Food Industry Center at the University of Minnesota.

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Gender, ethnicity and age play roles in food allergies

Nov. 24, 2010

Although only about 2.6 percent of Americans (or 7.6 million people) suffer from food allergies, reports the National Institutes of Health, there is evidence that specific demographics may be at greater risk. Factors behind these age, ethnicity and gender discrepancies are not clear yet to researchers, but they have drawn a correlation between food allergy sufferers and asthma attacks.

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Are consumers leaving "healthy" at home when dining out?

Jun. 13, 2011

Do customers really eat the low-fat, low-calorie, low-sodium foods they claim they want restaurants to serve? According to the 2010 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report developed by food industry consulting group Technomic, almost 50% of the 1,500 consumers surveyed claim to want healthier foods, but only 25% actually consider nutrition when dining out.

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Regional American cuisine takes root on menus

Nov. 21, 2011

The broad category of "traditional North American" has grown by 26% since 2008 and is now the most popular cuisine type listed on menus, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a resource that tracks flavor and ingredient trends in leading chain and independent restaurants.

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