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Food

9 new items trending on global menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 21, 2022

From Argentina to Russia, these are the foods and drinks showing up internationally in chain restaurants.

Financing

When will the industry recover its lost sales? That depends

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2021

At Restaurant Leadership Conference, Technomic notes some sectors are fully recovered. Others could take some time.

Food

Breakfast sides, immune-boosting desserts and Mexican flatbreads are trending on the global menu scene

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 06, 2021

2022 is shaping up to be a bounce-back year, according to Technomic’s Global Trends Forecast, with both familiar and emerging trends impacting foodservice.

Food

Consumers rate chains’ most craveable sauces

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 12, 2021

These 10 restaurant brands serve consumers’ favorite dips, drizzles, spreads and condiments.

Beverage

Cannabis is competing with alcohol for Gen Z’s dollars

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 04, 2021

This generation often prefers to socialize at home, and legalization of marijuana provides an option other than alcohol for those of legal drinking age.

Food

How to win with LTOs in today’s tough market

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2021

With current supply chain and labor shortages, along with other post-pandemic challenges, it may be time for operators to rethink the way they develop and promote limited-time offers.

Operations