April 12, 2021 A new report from digital restaurant platform BentoBox and restaurant discover platform The Infatuation suggests many consumers, particularly the younger demographic use low delivery fees and the offer of promotions and discounts as major deciding factors when it comes to choosing a delivery service. Firstly, the report notes that 74 per cent of U.S. diners cite ... Read more about this post
April 5, 2021 The 50 largest restaurant chains were able to withstand the pandemic far better than smaller chains or independents, according to Technomic’s 2021 Chain Restaurant Report. Sales at the 500 largest restaurant chains in the U.S. declined more than eight per cent last year, according to the report. Chain restaurants closed fewer locations than expected and gained ground ... Read more about this post
March 30, 2021 Many new pandemic food trends have been formed during COVID-19. But how of them will be sticking around? Data and tech company Numerator has tried to assess just that in a new COVID Buyer Habit Index aimed at understanding the “stickiness” of new consumer buying behaviours. The analysis examines pandemic food trends in major categories including alcohol, baking ... Read more about this post
March 26, 2021 By John Kelly There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic — along with the accompanying lockdowns and restrictions — forced brick-and-mortar businesses, from retailers to restaurants, to find new ways to serve their customers and spurred a wave of innovation across many industries. As the coronavirus vaccine rollout expands, COVID-19 cases and deaths largely continue to drop, and U.S. ... Read more about this post
March 22, 2021 More Canadians are now looking to seek out Canadian-produced food, according to a recent survey from Farm Credit Canada. The survey, which was conducted between January 8-12, 2021, found that six out of 10 Canadians are more likely to purchase Canadian-made or -grown food. “We had surveyed 2000 Canadians across the country, reflective of how the country ... Read more about this post
March 15, 2021 A new report from Dalhousie University suggests that consumer confidence in Canadian food safety is rebounding, one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, in partnership with Caddle, surveyed over 10,000 Canadians at the end of February 2021. The participants were surveyed on consumer confidence and satisfaction. Overall, there were positive ... Read more about this post
February 1, 2021 The Fifteen Group’s David Hopkins gives reason for Canadian foodservice to be optimistic in 2021, even if more help is still needed Read more about this post
January 26, 2021 The 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report details the impact of COVID-19, including statistics and trends in labour, menu, and tech. Read more about this post
January 21, 2021 A survey suggests one-third of small businesses currently have mobile apps, but 41 per cent plan to build one to support future growth Read more about this post
December 4, 2020 Reports from SkipTheDishes and DoorDash offer insights into 2020’s leading food delivery trends among consumers. Read more about this post
November 24, 2020 The data reveals that hospitality and foodservice jobs have been lost at nearly double the rate of those in other industries (62.1 per cent versus the national average of 36.5 per cent). Read more about this post
October 30, 2020 A new government report shows the devastating effect that COVID-19 has had on the food and beverage and hospitality industries in 2020. Read more about this post
June 25, 2020 Harnessing the power of customer data will be imperative for the restaurant industry to rebound post-pandemic, according to Sean Keith of Eagle Eye. Read more about this post
May 22, 2020 Market researcher Ipsos predicts the foodservice industry will contract by 26 per cent at best during the remainder of 2020. Read more about this post
March 18, 2020 By Sara Burnside Menuck Amid sweeping new measures aimed at containing the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, the foodservice industry is seeing unprecedented impacts. From Canadians being recommended to self-isolate, avoiding public spaces and gatherings of more than 50, and restaurants and bars being ordered to close dining rooms, offering delivery, takeout and drive-thru only, it’s a ... Read more about this post
