August 26, 2022 By Megan Prevost It’s that time again! Time to start planning the next month’s events and specials for your restaurant menu. If you’re having a hard time brainstorming ways to increase revenue in the month of September, consider celebrating food holidays! These holidays are simple and easy to plan for and have the potential to draw ...Read more about this post
August 22, 2022 Fall is right around the corner and along with cool mornings and cozy sweaters comes this year’s newest fall flavours. Not a pumpkin spice fan? Not to worry, as this year’s top picks include something delicious for everyone. As you’ve probably noticed, many restaurants and retailers are signalling the end of summer, introducing their fall lineups ...Read more about this post
August 18, 2022 As diners return to their favourite restaurants and we try to adopt a more “business as usual” approach, how will restaurant menus need to change to reflect growing demand and new trends? Technomic has gathered some interesting data highlighting which menu items have gained the most popularity from pre-pandemic to today. Topping the list with the most ...Read more about this post
August 18, 2022 Are you looking to add a tasty, versatile, and sustainable protein to your menu? Australian lamb is impressing chefs and diners worldwide. Free from additives, pasture-raised, and humanely sourced, it’s a great source of iron, zinc, omega-3, and B vitamins – and don’t forget its clean, delicious taste. For Australian farmers, it’s all about heart. ...Read more about this post
August 17, 2022 With plant-based protein gaining momentum in the marketplace, retailers have got their eye on product performance. Studies show that plant-based diets are gaining popularity, with retailers struggling to catch up with growing demand. Plant-based eating is rapidly becoming the norm, with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) predicting that total protein production will double, ...Read more about this post
August 16, 2022 Two of Canada’s biggest fast-food restaurants are finding their sweet spot, adding some new and exciting items to the most important meal of the day. With the $27 billion fast-food industry ranking second in the Canadian market, and up to 40 per cent of Canadians eating on the go, this trend could prove to be ...Read more about this post
August 15, 2022 By Riana Topan Plant-based purchases may be the key to cost savings for restaurants. With food prices alarmingly high and threatening already-narrow profit margins, food service owners and operators are struggling to find ways to contain costs. According to Restaurants Canada, the price of food at grocery stores rose by 10.1 per cent between June 2021 ...Read more about this post
August 15, 2022 How has the pandemic affected consumers and their everyday diets? A Packaged Facts consumer survey suggests that many consumers made the shift to plant-based diets during the pandemic. While this may have seemed like a temporary step, the survey shows that 30 per cent of participants are still eating more fruit and vegetables than they ...Read more about this post
August 4, 2022 By Pierre-Yann Dolbec
The craft revolution is everywhere: Craft beers, specialty coffee, handmade soaps and artisanal ice cream. While some may think this is foolish snobbery, others revel in the esthetics of craft experiences.
The craft revolution is often seen as a reaction against excessive industrialization or as a way to keep traditions and culture alive in ...Read more about this post
August 3, 2022 Price increases, price increases, price increases. Those have been the words that have defined not just foodservice but life in general for Canadians over the last few months as the effects of decades-high inflation continue to be felt in every corner. On restaurant menus, everything from appetizers to entrees to sides to drinks has been affected. But ...Read more about this post
July 27, 2022 By Katie Belflower In the saturated world of foodservice, knowing how to stand out from the crowd is vital. Nailing down your restaurant concept and cultivating a menu that reflects your brand goes a long way to attracting and retaining customers. Every few weeks with Technomic’s Concepts to Watch, we highlight three restaurants that are showing ...Read more about this post
July 22, 2022 By Megan Prevost With the end of summer approaching, it’s time to take advantage of the heat while it’s still here, relishing in delicious summer faves like ice cream sandwiches and s’mores. If you’re looking for an excellent way to bring in some more customers on slower days, utilizing food holidays can bring both fun and ...Read more about this post
July 20, 2022 Technomic’s latest Ignite Menu, covering changes in the Canadian foodservice industry between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, has identified some highly trending items on Canadian menus over the last year. Overall menu item counts are up 1.7 per cent at full-service restaurants in the last year, showing a strong uptick from the eight per cent decline ...Read more about this post
June 29, 2022 By Katie Belflower Each edition of our Trend Watch with Technomic highlights three menu trends that are being seen across Canada right now, as well as how Canadian restaurateurs are incorporating them into their menus with great effect. Arak Arak is a Middle Eastern distilled spirit. The milky white alcohol is made from grapes and aniseed, giving it ...Read more about this post
June 29, 2022 By Megan Prevost It’s time again to prepare for another month of food holidays! Celebrating these types of holidays consistently can bring a fun air to your restaurant. Customers may begin to look forward to the occasion you choose to celebrate each month or every few months. These holidays are a great way to incentivize new ...Read more about this post
