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Food Trends for Recessionary Times By Mary Boltz Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, 5/1/2009
Chicago-based market research firm Mintel tracks food, flavor and dining trends. In April, it released a list of "recession proof" foods, those that are growing in sales despite--or because of--the economic downturn. More
Consumer Survey Shows Green Is Mainstream 06/30/2009
New results released today from a national survey, one of four annual surveys conducted by the Shelton Group, show most Americans are trying to buy more green products, but many don't have enough knowledge to make meaningful choices.
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Restaurant Industry Outlook Softened in May 06/30/2009
National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted first decline in five months; operators continued to report sales and traffic declines; outlook for economy remained positive.
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Foodservice Disposables Market to Reach $16.52 Billion by 2015 06/24/2009
The foodservice disposables market, driven by increasing away-from-home expenditure, and dual-income families with reduced time for making elaborate home cooked meals, finds immense applications in restaurants, institutions, and retail stores among others.
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Research Says Consumers Don't Trust Their Food 06/24/2009
IBM Survey reveals less than 20 percent of consumers trust the food they buy is safe and healthy; spotlights consumer attitudes on food products in light of outbreaks and recalls.
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Exclusive Research Shows How Foodservice Operators Use Media 06/24/2009
Restaurants & Institutions (R&I) magazine and NOBLE, one of the most respected food marketing firms in the world, announce findings from their groundbreaking research, Connection Points, a study on how foodservice operators use and consume media.
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'Healthy' Items Struggle on Restaurant Menus 06/23/2009
Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items still face a tough battle for acceptance.
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The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher May 28, 2009 Hold Your Line!
In cycling this shout means that you need to keep your bike in as straight a line as ... More
Dave's Dispatch David Farkas, Senior Editor, Chain Leader May 19, 2009 Good Job, Full-Service!
Full-service restaurants are apparently doing an increasingly good job o... More
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