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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

California begins issuing inflation relief funds

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2022

It’s one of the largest relief efforts among a number of states offering cash injections to help consumers deal with rising costs. Will restaurants benefit?

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Level up the menu with performance dairy cheese sauces

 Sponsored content from our partner Land O'Lakes Foodservice on Oct. 07, 2022

As consumers look for more and more to hold their interest in restaurant menus, operators are working overtime to come up with new and exciting ways to amp up the flavor and indulgence. One easy way t...

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4 twists on traditional Southern cuisine

Sponsored content from our partner Unilever Food Solutions on Oct. 07, 2022

Comfort foods have been popular for ages for good reason. But now, “Southern Comfort” trends are sweeping menus, and it’s easy to see why: Bold flavors such as barbecue pair perfectly with indulgent c...

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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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Couples expect more from restaurants on ‘Date Night’

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 25, 2022

There’s been a shift in what diners want in a romantic restaurant dinner, according to SevenRooms’ “Date Night Diner Report.”

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