February 18, 2016 By Kristin Menas
February 18, 2016 The leading flavour in specialty adult beverages on Canadian menus is lime. Listed 337 times on Canadian menus on Technomic’s MenuMonitor database, lime is often added to drinks as a complementary flavour. Citrus flavours like lime and lemon, which is also among the top five flavours, add freshness to a drink, ...Read more about this post
January 7, 2016 The foodservice industry is adapting to consumer demand for healthy, nutritious food. Ask a dozen people what healthy means, though, and you may get as many different answers. The wide variety of perceptions can cause menu development challenges, but can also ignite exciting ideas and culinary trends.
Customer expectation for personalization has expanded beyond steak doneness ...Read more about this post
November 12, 2015 Whether it’s succulent lobster from Prince Edward Island, scallops from Nova Scotia, mussels from Newfoundland or spot prawns from British Columbia, Canada is home to some of the world’s best shellfish and seafood. Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News recently asked several of Canada’s top seafood suppliers and experts to weigh in on the latest developments, ...Read more about this post
July 27, 2015 Press release
While chicken still holds its status as the centre-of-plate star for both consumers and operators, demands are shifting. More consumers are looking past poultry to seafood, vegetarian and vegan options. Utilizing proprietary intelligence and exclusive consumer data, Technomic’s Canadian Centre of the Plate Consumer Trend Report identifies and analyzes menu and consumer trends impacting ...Read more about this post
July 14, 2015 By Sandra Brunton As a restaurant owner, you need to have items that appeal to everyone who walks through the door. The kids menu is usually the last thing you think about when you are building a menu for your restaurant, but it shouldn’t be.
Think about it this way: These are your future customers — do ...Read more about this post
May 25, 2015 By Jordan Knox
When I left the city of Calgary for the small town of Kimberley, B.C., I expected that my days of going out for dinner would be limited to a few restaurants with limited selection. When I arrived my experience was quite the opposite, and with further inspection I found that the town with ...Read more about this post
November 20, 2014 By Diane Chiasson
It’s that time of year again when we all make our lists for what we believe will be the trends for next year. For 2015, expect to see restaurant and foodservice operators go for smaller, fresher, healthier items, and creating everything from scratch. From homemade catsup to house-brewed beer and wine, operators are ...Read more about this post
July 4, 2014 According to Technomic’s MenuMonitor database, salmon is the most popular type of fish entrée on Canadian menus by a significant margin. With 145 appearances on menus, salmon is a fish that is served during all dayparts. For example, Angel’s Diner serves a bagel with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon) for breakfast as well as ...Read more about this post
April 22, 2014 Bread tops the list as the most popular type of side dish in Canadian restaurants, with 398 appearances on menus. For breakfast, some of the leading side bread options include bagels, English muffins and toast. Later in the day, breads such as garlic bread, cheese bread and biscuits are ordered as sides to entrées. Other ...Read more about this post
December 10, 2013 By Diane Chiasson
In 2014, expect menus to feature much more sophisticated and adventurous fare, while maintaining a healthy and ethical balance. Also look for bold flavours from around the world, especially the Middle East. Consumers will still be looking for healthier food options featuring more locally-sourced fruits and vegetables.
Beverages will also be a big focus ...Read more about this post
December 4, 2012 By Diane Chiasson
Move over burger bars and head-to-toe meats. It’s time to focus on vegetables! Leafy greens, exotic roots and other locally-grown vegetables are set to take centre stage this year, as our world continues to demand healthier foods.
Restaurant and foodservice operators will also be more accommodating to the growing population of vegans, and those ...Read more about this post
September 6, 2012 = By Kristin Menas
September 6, 2012 Chicken and mayonnaise appear as popular ingredients on sandwiches
Top condiments/sauces in sandwiches
Mayonnaise is by far the most popular condiment or sauce in sandwiches featured in Canadian restaurants, with 237 appearances in Technomic’s MenuMonitor database. The creamy condiment is extremely versatile and adaptable to a variety of ingredient combinations for sandwiches. Canadian ...Read more about this post
October 26, 2011 Trending toward “better burgers”
By Laura McGuire
October 26, 2011 Most popular burgers on Canadian menus
Specialty burgers top the list of Canada’s most popular burgers, according to MenuMonitor data. As Canadians continue to demand “better burgers,” restaurant operators must continually innovate in burger offerings. Specialty burgers allow operators room to differentiate their burger offerings from those of competitors ...Read more about this post
October 25, 2011 Pizza trends in Canadian restaurants
By Linda Strachan
October 25, 2011 Getting a slice of the action
It seems everyone has their own opinion about what makes a great pizza. Maybe that’s why there are more than 8,000 pizza restaurants across Canada.* That makes for plenty of choices, and a lot of tough competition.
However the pie is smaller than ...Read more about this post
September 30, 2010 By Diane Chiasson
It’s a well-known fact in the restaurant and foodservice industry that your menu is your most effective marketing tool. Your menu not only needs to be interesting enough to draw customers into your operation, but it also needs to create opportunities for you to get those customers to spend as much as possible.
Don’t ...Read more about this post
