AI is Taking Over the Restaurant Industry Tech innovation in the US foodservice space is rapidly evolving to include a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Operators across restaurant segments are investing in this technology, whether ... Read More
[WATCH] What are the hot trends in the UK pizza market? The combination of consumers wanting to cook pizza at home and the rise of more ‘adventurous cuisines’ are forcing food companies to innovate in order to maintain demand. ... Read More
London street food: Mintel predicts 4 global cuisines to watch Anyone who has ever visited London knows that it’s a true street food paradise, with an impressive selection of markets and food halls that allow locals and tourists ... Read More
4 trends to watch from the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show This year marked the 100th annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show taking place in Chicago. Mintel Foodservice Analyst Jill Failla attended the largest single gathering of restaurant and ... Read More
Thought Bubble: The Impossible Whopper On April 1st, Burger King announced it was testing the Impossible Whopper, a meat-free version of its classic Whopper made with the Impossible Burger, at 59 locations in ... Read More
What's driving Dunkin's rebrand? This month, Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins combination stores released a new affogato treat nationwide. The new treat features Baskin-Robbins' vanilla ice cream topped with Dunkin's recently updated espresso, and ... Read More
Is breakfast no longer a priority? The importance of the breakfast occasion is shrinking. In 2018, half of consumers agreed breakfast is more important than lunch or dinner, compared to 55% in 2014. Breakfast ... Read More
[WATCH] Mintel analysts discuss the Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner closures With the news that the Boparan Restaurant Group is planning to close nearly 30 of its Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner restaurants, our Senior Food Service Analyst Trish ... Read More
Taste of London 2018: We try some of London’s most popular restaurants Taste of London is the definitive showcase of London’s best restaurants, top chefs and leading food and drink brands. The ‘Festive Edition’ took place at Tobacco Dock over ... Read More
Interview with an innovator - Chef Simon Rogan: Embracing zero waste Simon Rogan is a British chef who has gained two Michelin stars at his flagship Cumbrian restaurant, L’Enclume, where he farms and forages all kinds of unusual ingredients. ... Read More
Is West African cuisine the next big food trend? African ingredients and flavours are gaining momentum across the food, drink, health and beauty sectors. Much of the food and drink focus has been on the flavours of ... Read More
3 interactive food dispensers dedicated to healthy convenience Eating out is becoming increasingly convenient with the help of vending machines and food dispensers that are blurring the boundaries between supermarkets and eating out establishments. Here are ... Read More
