Packaging
May 20, 2021
Off-premises dining now comprises a larger portion of overall sales than it did pre-pandemic in all six major restaurant segments (family dining, casual dining, fine dining, quick service, fast casual, and coffee and snack).1 No doubt, the demand for takeout will remain strong in the coming months as summer temperatures and higher vaccination rates prompt consumers to seek a convenient way to dine outside—and take leftovers home.April 29, 2021
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All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?
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The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now.
Noncommercial Foodservice: Pandemic Prepared and Palate Pleasing
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Meal Kits Feed the Need for At-Home Family Meal Solutions
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Fresh Perspective: C-Stores Strive for an “A” in Fresh Grab-and-Go Options
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Snack Subscription Boxes Satisfy Millennial Appetite for Convenience
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Snack boxes open new horizons in menu innovation for foodservice & restaurant operations. See how the foodservice trend taps into the millennial need for speed.
Brand Slam: Covering the Bases of Branded Snack Trends
September 11, 2017
Explore the challenges and opportunities facing big foodservice brands as they adapt to the millennial snack trends that help drive menu innovation.
Better-for-You Buzzwords: Hold the Sugarcoating
June 12, 2017
Break down the buzzwords and build your bottom line with insights into better-for-you snacking trends and wellness-driven menu innovation.
Free-From Snack Trends Not Allergic to Success
April 3, 2017
Trace the trajectory of the allergen-free movement from foodservice trend to the mainstream, with tips to drive menu innovation and a higher check average.
Thin Wins: Thin Snacking Trends, Fat Profits
March 6, 2017
Explore how thin-themed millennial snacking trends help drive menu innovation, lead to a higher check average and enhance foodservice customer service.
Who Chew? Gummy Snack Trends Feed Big Business
February 6, 2017
An exploration of the chewy candy category, gummy snacking trends and the growth of gummies as better-for-you millennial snack, with foodservice stats and tips.
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FDA Takes a Stand on Menu Labeling Guidelines
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Branded Snacks Add Oomph to Treat Selections
February 25, 2016
When it comes to snack selection, branded options have the upper hand.1 Recognizable brand names give consumers a sense of comfort.1