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Consumer Trends

Arby’s gives faux-meat fans a ribbing

The meat-centric chain has lifted the napkin off its first “megetable,” the carrot-like (but turkey-based) Marrot.

Consumer Trends

Political swing states take a stand on a restaurant issue

Whether blue or red in 2020, they’re against extending menu labeling.

Leadership

Molly O’Neill, a restaurant reviewer who saw a change coming, dies at age 66

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

The onetime reviewer for The New York Times showed she wouldn't be swayed by reputation or tradition.

Food

Tyson adds its weight to the plant-based meat market

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

The company’s Raised & Rooted brand joins Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat in a booming market.

Food

Restaurants’ meat replacement sales jump 268%, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2019

But costs are also climbing steeply.

Marketing

Jamba recasts itself to address new market realities

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2019

The 29-year-old brand is changing its name, menu and design.

Food

4 cutting-edge trends from independent restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2019

Technomic tracks the latest ingredients and flavors trickling down to mainstream menus.

Consumer Trends

Veggie Grill brings plant-forward movement into catering

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2019

The meatless chain is launching a big-order off-premise business based on burger, taco meat and fried chicken analogs.

Financing

Top 500 trends in action

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 26, 2019

These are nine trends that helped shaped Technomic's Top 500 chain restaurants in 2018.

Marketing

3 profitable ways to promote Cinco de Mayo

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2019

Here’s how to lure celebrants for the annual Mexican-themed fest on May 5.