Restaurant operators becoming more pessimistic about the future

The pain of the height of the pandemic may be behind us, but the trauma continues for foodservice. U.S. restaurant operators are getting less and less confident about the future of the industry, according to new data from the National Restaurant Association. A new survey from the association found that nearly half (46 per cent) […]

Canadian foodservice started 2022 better than expected, but economy threatens future

The first quarter of 2022 saw the Canadian foodservice industry perform better than expected, according to Restaurants Canada’s Quarterly Forecast, although that report comes with a warning about the likely economic conditions of the next year. Canada’s commercial foodservice industry began the year with a higher-than-expected $16.3 billion in sales in Q1 2022, found the […]

Technomic releases its 2018 Canadian Trends Forecast

Company predicts six new hot topics in foodservice for the coming year Press release The Canadian foodservice landscape will experience significant changes as we head into 2018, with bold menu additions at the forefront of what’s on the horizon. Consumers’ cravings for new flavour pairings and the evolution of alternative diets are helping to shape […]

What to taste in 2017: McCormick’s annual flavour forecast predicts the future of flavour

Press release Annual flavour forecast reveals the hottest flavour trends for the year ahead The McCormick Flavour Forecast 2017 – the go-to guide for trends and ingredients set to excite taste buds around the world – was recently released by McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavour. For nearly two decades, this much-anticipated annual […]

THP reveals the hottest food trends for 2017 in second annual Flavour & Trend Forecast

Press release Artisanal jerky, craft-style fizz and Jewish cuisine are just a few of the food trends to watch heading into the New Year, according to THP’s 2017 Flavour & Trend Forecast. The Toronto-based agency, along with its in-house team of culinary experts, is releasing its anticipated list for the second year in a row. “Whether […]