US Menu Matrix: Pizza and pasta The US Menu Matrix shows relative positioning and performance of menu attributes (flavors, ingredients, dishes, beverages etc.) This month, we take a look at the top-performing and emerging ... Read More
[WATCH] The impact of COVID-19 on Foodservice The pandemic has been largely damaging for bars and restaurants. Mintel Associate Director of Foodservice Amanda Topper, looks at the prospects for the short, medium and long-term impact ... Read More
5 ways to stay on top of the plant-based trend The plant-based trend is here to stay. According to Mintel research on plant-based proteins, nearly two in five Americans are trying to add more plant-based foods into their ... Read More
Mintel Tastemaker Tour: Bringing Flavor and Ingredient Trends to life Earlier this month, Mintel hosted an exclusive and immersive tasting tour and flavor application session where attendees learned how consumer behavior and market trends can shape new product ... Read More
Restaurants keep pumpkin spice relevant with fresh takes Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice foods and drinks are here to stay. The classic fall flavor is still gracing restaurant menus across the US. Pumpkin spice ... Read More
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
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
Is this the end of pumpkin spice? Wake up and smell the coffee. Pumpkin spice’s reign as top autumn coffee beverage may be coming to an end. Menu mentions of pumpkin-flavored coffees declined 30% from ... Read More
2018 National Restaurant Association Show Highlights The annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show took place in Chicago May 19-22, 2018 bringing together more than 67,000 global foodservice professionals. Mintel’s Associate Director of Foodservice Research, ... Read More
The future of foodservice at retail Walk into a grocery store today in the US and you may find an oyster bar serving happy hour specials, an on-site coffee bar with baristas serving handcrafted ... Read More
A fully automated dining experience comes to Chicago Wow Bao, an Asian fast casual concept, brought the first fully automated dining experience to Chicago on December 1. As identified in Mintel’s 2018 US Foodservice Trend 'The Need ... Read More
Restaurants encourage Americans to eat or drink their vote With less than one week until the 2016 US presidential election, Americans are being exposed to numerous campaign-related discussions and ads across media platforms. However, those discussions are ... Read More
