Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

When it comes to sustainability, consumers are concerned and confused

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Consumers named the food and beverage industry one of the most important industries when it comes to sustainability, according to a report published this month by research company Morning Consult. ...

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Boost customer engagement with data-driven strategies

Sponsored content from our partner NCR on Sep. 26, 2022

Digital, data-driven solutions are unmatched among ways for restaurateurs to connect—and stay connected—with loyal customers. Digital marketing, digital ordering and overall customer loyalty are each ...

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Consumers rank the top 10 LTOs of summer

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2022

Technomic data reveals the recent limited-time offers consumers would most likely purchase.

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Dine-in customers rank food quality a top priority when choosing a restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2022

Despite the boom in takeout and delivery during the pandemic, restaurant goers still prefer the elevated experience of dining in, according to a new report.

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Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainability in quality packaging

Sponsored content from our partner Huhtamaki on Sep. 07, 2022

Packaging, both safe and eco-friendly, has been a top sustainability initiative this year, and with the rise in popularity in takeout and delivery, it’s important for operators to seek out quality packaging to ensure the food they’re offering gets to diners in good condition.

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Sauces across dayparts: recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond

Sponsored content from our partner Nestlé Professional on Sep. 01, 2022

Sauces are one of the most-preferred methods for imparting flavor into a dish—Technomic’s recent Flavor Consumer Trend Report finds that 60% of consumers say so. Many dishes on menus can be sauced to ...

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