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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

These buzzwords can buzz off in 2018

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 28, 2017

“Asset light,” “clean label” and “grocerant” are all terms we could do without.

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Who is the drive-thru consumer?

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

People from all walks of life drive up to order their food. But some demographic groups are more likely to pull up.

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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Most and least

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 25, 2017

During a summer of extremes, what else could we expect but a week of restaurant mosts and leasts? Here's a sampling.

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Technomic predicts alcohol sales growth

Aug. 25, 2010

Technomic has revised its initial projections for alcohol sold away from home to a growth of 1.1 percent, up from a decline of 2.5 percent forecasted at the end of 2009.

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2011 Flavor Forecast

Jan. 26, 2011

Americans are showing new flavor confidence through their demand for complex and intense taste experiences. According to McCormick’s 2011 Flavor Forecast, spice consumption is at an all time high; the average home pantry now contains about 40 different seasonings.

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Out of the fryer

Aug. 10, 2011

Recent foodservice market research by the NPD Group/CREST reveals that total seafood and fried seafood servings have been declining for several years, but servings of non-fried seafood have increased over the last two years. The recession is blamed for the overall decline in seafood consumption, as Americans traded down to less expensive choices.

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Getting the lowdown on restaurants

Dec. 15, 2011

Where do potential customers go to get information about local dining choices? The Internet is the #1 source, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. The survey revealed that newspapers and word-of-mouth are also popular sources.

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Moms Run the Show on Mother's Day

May 09, 2012

Sunday, May 12, promises to be a high-grossing day for restaurants, as families across the country take mom out to eat for Mother’s Day. According to Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer of OpenTable.com, “Mother’s Day has always been one of the biggest dining holidays of the year—and with good reason. Being a mother is one of the most important jobs in the world.”

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Emerging ethnic flavors

Oct. 26, 2012

Asian, Latin and Mediterranean have dominated the "ethnic" category on menus for at least a decade. Now, Datassential's data analysis of U.S. Chains and Independents in 2012 revealed that niche ingredients and flavors within these big three are emerging.

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Study finds support for organics, not their prices

Apr. 15, 2013

Consumers are showing more interest in doing what’s right for the environment—as long as it doesn’t cost them more.

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