trend report


Improved value will help maximize the potential of soups and salads in Canada

New Technomic study reveals the latest trends and data to keep abreast of consumers’ shifting behaviours and attitudes toward soup and salad Press release Soup and salad combos adapt well to trends around healthy eating, snacking and seasonal ingredients, but value concerns increasingly deter sales, according to Technomic’s recently released 2018 Canadian Soup & Salad […]

Enduring preference for heat is creating opportunities for new flavours and cuisines in Canada

Press release Consumers’ usage of hot sauce is on the rise as spicy flavours continue to proliferate, according to Technomic’s recently released 2017 Canadian Flavour Consumer Trend Report. Demand for heat has inspired changes across menu categories as operators increasingly embrace spicy flavours to differentiate and drive traffic; indeed, 49 per cent of consumers crave spicy […]

Canadian food trend report shows sustained love for craft brews

By Jeni Marinucci Each New Year brings changes and trends, in everything from the slang we use in everyday conversation, to our social media platforms of choice, to movements in food and drink. While some trends cannot be understood (Crocs, anyone?), what we do know is that when it comes to the food and beverage […]

Consumers adapt snacking occasions to changing lifestyles

Press release Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data Though Canadians snack frequently (averaging two snacks a day), consumption has remained relatively stable since 2014 according to Technomic’s recently released 2016 Canadian Snacking Occasion Consumer Trend Report. But how consumers view snacks and the way they snack are evolving to meet the […]