Retail giants blur lines with new restaurant tests
Once an amenity, the in-store outlets are becoming the core draw—increasingly by offering beer and wine.
Beverage
4 techniques to get coffee smokin’ hot
Restaurants are taking the charred foods trend to coffee.
Quenching Americans’ thirst has become a hotbed of menu development. It’s no longer enough to offer plain iced tea, branded carbonated soft drinks and sparkling water. Customers expect flavor innovation, variety and often health benefits as they sip. The same holds true with alcoholic drinks, where freshness and seasonality are a priority.
Forecasters come out in full force this time of year, making predictions about the trends that will catch fire in the coming months. Identifyng those with real staying power can keep you steps ahead of customer demand and the competition. We sifted through top industry reports to pinpoint the 10 trends worth watching in 2015.