Delivering the latest on food and beverage trends at restaurants and foodservice. Director of Menu Research & Insights @Technomic.
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Top emerging trends to watch for 2023 according to chefs: globally inspired sandwiches, new sandwich carriers and Japanese amazake. @WeRRestaurants @technomic
I contributed to the "What’s Hot 2023 Culinary Forecast" from the @WeRRestaurants @technomic. Download the report here: restaurant.org/research-and-…
Join my colleague @JoePawlak and myself for a webinar on our food forecasts for 2023! Register here: bit.ly/3f3m39A
Our annual trend predictions are out! See the menu trends that I predict for 2023 #technomic
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Next week, I'll be presenting at Menu Directions at Notre Dame! Come check out How to Revive Your Menu: menudirections.com/profile/l…
How do plant-based burgers compare to their meaty counterparts? According to #Technomic, consumers rate beef burgers higher on their likely to purchase, draw, uniqueness and craveability, but not by much! 14% would be very likely to purchase a beef burger vs. 11% for plant-based.
Among the top items Technomic predicts will grow on menus in the next two years are elephant garlic, habanero marinade and aillade. Do any of these surprise you?? #technomic #predictions
How much are restaurant menus bouncing back? Technomic data shows, of all mealparts, appetizers (+2%) and entrees (+1%) are seeing the greatest year-over-year growth, while add-ons have seen the greatest growth since pre-pandemic (+6%).
Are adult beverage menus back to normal at restaurants? Our menu data shows AB items have increased 1% YOY but are still not back to pre-pandemic levels (-21%).
Interesting move from @ChipotleTweets to offer 1-cent guac and queso, especially given add-on prices are going up more than every other mealpart in the last year (+15%), per Technomic data.
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Trend or fad? Hear from Technomic’s menu expert, @lizzyfreier , and Ana Maria Rodriguez of @pizzahut to learn firsthand how operators are adopting the latest food and beverage trends to keep guests coming back. Join us July 26 at 2 p.m. EST!
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Please join me and @pizzahut International's Chief Food Innovation and Quality Officer Ana Maria Rodriguez in a webinar around "Novel Menu Trends to Drive Business and Delight Guests." Tues., July 29, 1 p.m. CT. Sign up here: bigmarker.com/NationalRestau…
Have you noticed restaurants upping their menu prices lately? Technomic's Ignite Menu data shows that the top entrees with the greatest price hikes year-over-year are beef dishes and pasta/noodle dishes.
Another 'did you know?' Did you know the top 3 adult beverages showing growth on menus are hard sparkling water/soda (+38%), mezcal straight (+33%) and wine flights (+25%)?
Did you know that 35% of consumers find nostalgic-inspired drinks appealing? It's day 2 of Adult Beverage Planning Program where members joined Lizzy Freier and Katie Belflower for intel on menu trends as well as firsthand operator insights from Steve Madonna of @BarLouie.
So curious to see how Subway's menu overhaul fares with its customers. restaurantbusinessonline.com…
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Make your commute more enjoyable with the Menu Feed podcast. Listen to Technomic’s Lizzy Freier as she provides insights on the current & future state of menu innovation, including intel on menu adaptation to supply chain challenges & labor shortages.
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