Canadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of globally inspired ingredients, namely from regions in France, Asia and South America. Velouté takes the top spot on this list. This velvety French sauce, made...
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Technomic’s 2025 Canadian foodservice expert predictions. The Canadian foodservice industry is poised for an exciting rebound, driven by the easing of economic pressures on the consumer. Overall foodservice performance is expected to exceed...
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A wide variety of flavours are growing at Canadian emerging chains. Coconut takes the top spot on the list, mainly as a syrup or topping option. It is also appearing in Asian-inspired dishes....
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Canadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of dairy products, particularly global cheeses from regions in France, India and Italy. Creme fraiche is the dairy product rising the most on Canadian FSR menus....
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Healthy claims are on the rise at Canadian limited-service restaurants and being used within a variety of dishes. Natural claims are increasing the most on Canadian LSR menus and are frequently attached to...
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Proteins on the rise at Canadian full-service restaurants include a variety of seafood options that are appearing in global applications, namely sushi. Caviar, the fastest-growing on the list, is a more premium ingredient,...
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A range of herbs, seeds and spices are growing on menus, adding bold, spicy and other interesting flavours to a variety of dishes. In addition to livening up menus, some of these ingredients...
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When it comes to the fastest-growing appetizers on Canadian menus, combo offerings, premium choices and indulgent comfort foods are reigning. Two-item samplers top the list of fastest-growing appetizers, a combo offering that provides...
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When it comes to emerging chains, major trends within the list of fastest-growing items include global fare, value offerings, indulgence and personalization. These are echoes of what the industry as a whole is...
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Spicy choices, global options and bold flavours are all increasing at Canadian full serves, adding variety and excitement to these menus. Shiso, an aromatic herb with a citrusy taste, tops the list of...
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