August 30, 2017 By Kelly Toups
Grains used to function as the flavourless blank slate in recipes – a supporting actor, at best. But today, chefs are bringing this understudy into the spotlight, leveraging whole grains as a delightful source of flavours and textures in their own right.
“America’s in a bread renaissance that’s whole-grain focused,” explained Greg Wade, one ...Read more about this post
August 21, 2017 Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest data on consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviours with regard to ethnic foods and flavours
Press release
Ethnic foods and flavours play a key role in Canadians’ restaurant visits, with consumers ordering ethnic foods and flavours nearly half the time. As the population becomes increasingly multicultural and aware of international cuisines, ...Read more about this post
August 18, 2017 By Donna Bottrell
What’s in a bowl of soup? Everything! Who doesn’t love a wonderful bowl of steaming soup on a cold or rainy day? Soup can be made with any combination of ingredients that are readily available to everyone. It can be complicated or simple fare, adding comfort in a bowl to any well-engineered menu.
Refrigerated ...Read more about this post
August 14, 2017 By Aaron Jourden
In this edition of “concepts to watch,” we highlight three restaurant concepts that are making an impact on Canadian diners this August. Here’s a look at the characteristics and menu offerings that make these restaurants unique:
Kekuli Cafe Coffee & Bannock
Instagram: 1,232 followers | Facebook: 6,197 | Twitter: 5,398 followers
Locations: 2 (British Columbia)
Concept characteristics:
First ...Read more about this post
August 10, 2017 Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behaviour and attitudes toward burgers
Press release
Following a drop from 2013 to 2015, burger consumption in Canada is now on the rise as nearly half of Canadians (46 per cent) eat burgers at least weekly, according to Technomic’s 2017 Canadian Burger Consumer Trend ...Read more about this post
August 1, 2017 A look at the new alternative proteins you can expect to see more often on restaurant menus
By Kavita Sabharwal
What protein means to consumers has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Restaurants have gone from offering only the basics (chicken, steak or pork chops) and maybe if they were lucky, one or two seafood options, to ...Read more about this post
July 20, 2017 Top trends straight from the world’s largest food science expo
By Rob Bianchin
From innovative fermented foods to algae and ancient grains, this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo showcased the latest and greatest from around the globe. Here are the top emerging trends for the foodservice and restaurant industry:
Algae as a flavour enhancer
Different varieties ...Read more about this post
July 17, 2017 By Paul Spano
The world of food is an ever-morphing playground as chefs are constantly expanding their horizons. With emerging new flavours and innovative cooking, curing and serving styles, access to new and exciting concepts and cuisines is readily available. Moving forward, we expect to see a great mix of the old and new, the traditional ...Read more about this post
July 12, 2017 By Frank Weber
The beverage industry has changed dramatically since we rang in the new millennium. New innovations have captured greater market share as consumer preferences continue to evolve. Products on target with these trends will see a healthy growth through the coming years.
Juicing it up
Mainstream juice in general has seen a decline in support over ...Read more about this post
July 10, 2017 By Aaron Jourden
Below we will highlight some of the leading menu trends to watch on Canadian menus this month.
Tea complexity
About the trend: The popularity of artisan and fusion teas in recent years has encouraged operators to get even more creative with their specialty drinks. Now showing up on menus for the summer are more tea ...Read more about this post
June 27, 2017 By Geoff Wilson
Breakfast has become a significant daypart in Canada’s foodservice industry. However, the recent growth of breakfast in Canadian foodservice has manifested itself more so in quick-service restaurants (“QSR”) rather than full-service restaurants (“FSR”).
FSR breakfast traffic and all dollars as a percentage of total foodservice remained relatively flat from 2012 to 2016. However, the ...Read more about this post
June 19, 2017 By Aaron Jourden
It’s not hard to see why queso fresco, butter, buttermilk and cottage cheese are some of the fastest-growing dairy ingredients on Canadian restaurant menus. Each speaks to a larger trend that’s been evolving in the dining landscape over recent years.
Whether it’s more authentic approaches to ethnic dining or changes in the way consumers ...Read more about this post
June 7, 2017 By Aaron Jourden
In this edition of “concepts to watch,” we highlight three restaurant concepts that are making an impact on Canadian diners. Here’s a look at the characteristics and menu offerings that make these restaurants unique:
Flock Rotisserie + Greens
Instagram: 4,349 followers | Facebook: N/A | Twitter: 561 followers
Locations: 4 (Toronto)
Concept characteristics:
Quality, naturally raised rotisserie chicken
Signature ...Read more about this post
June 6, 2017 By Laura McGuire
Vegetables taking a starring role on restaurant dinner plates may seem like an unusual phenomenon for some consumers. However, innovation around veggie-centric entrees in both chain and independent kitchens is growing, and chefs are demonstrating the culinary potential of these ingredients by swapping vegetables for meat or grains in traditional dishes.
Research indicates that ...Read more about this post
May 29, 2017 Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behaviour and attitudes toward bakery and coffee cafes
Press release
Canadian cafes are finding growth by capitalizing on consumers’ love for coffee and other specialty beverages, according to Technomic’s new 2017 Canadian Bakery & Coffee Cafe Consumer Trend Report. However, cafes are facing an ...Read more about this post
