Data and Trends Articles


Cheers to the drinks of the future

From wearable tech to robot baristas, technological innovation is stirring things up in the beverages sector By Mike Kostyo New technologies have a way of seeming futuristic, even ridiculous, one day and indispensable the next. Looking back to just a decade ago, it’s hard to believe we had yet to meet Amazon’s Alexa or gotten […]

Global cold-pressed juice market expected to double by 2024

Press Release The global cold-pressed juice market is estimated to grow at a substantial CAGR in the forecast period as the scope, product types, and its applications are increasing across the globe. Cold-pressed juice implies usage of a hydraulic press to extract juice from vegetables and fruit, different from further procedures such as single auger or […]

A quarter of Canadians mistakenly drink red wine for the probiotics

Press Release Many Canadians are aware that probiotics, the “good bacteria” found in a variety of foods and natural health supplements, are an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but a recent survey conducted by Progressive Nutritional has revealed that consumers are confused about where probiotics come from, what their benefits are, and the amount they need […]

Protecting customer data at restaurants

By Kavita Sabharwal-Chomiuk By now, everyone has heard of the data breach at credit bureau Equifax, which only impacted about 8,000 Canadians, but was estimated to have effected over 145 million American customers, according to an Oct. 2 article from CBC. Lesser known, however, are the data breaches that have hit restaurants, and there have […]

Plant-based proteins poised for growth at the centre of Canadian plates

Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data on consumers’ consumption and attitudes towards centre of plate proteins in Canada Press release Meat and seafood are staples of consumers’ diets, with beef and chicken continuing to be the most frequently consumed proteins. While the share of consumers who eat vegetarian and vegan substitutes […]

How technology is enabling the future of the foodservice industry

By Ziv Schierau Discussing the intersection of technology and dining lends itself easily to extremes. For example, you might imagine ‘The Restaurant of the Future’ — a Jetsons-like scenario — where automation has completely taken over every aspect of the dining experience, where meals are served using 3D-printers and each meal comes out perfect, every […]

New Danfoss venture Cool.it addresses food safety regulations

Press release Cloud-based Cool.it platform facilitates the collection and sharing of data throughout the cold chain to improve food temperature controls, enable transparency, and help ensure food safety and minimize waste. Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has announced the development […]

Milk, yogurt and ice cream lead the way in dairy beverage trends

By Aaron Jourden Dairy is proving to be a key ingredient in some of today’s trendiest and most craveable beverages at restaurants. Milk, yogurt, ice cream and other dairy products add sweetness, richness, texture and body to popular beverages like milkshakes, smoothies and coffee. Dairy is also a central component in up-and-coming ethnic specialties like […]