“Eat your veggies!,” a parent might say to their child. Kids may need encouragement to eat healthier, but adult consumers are increasingly reaching for flavourful nutrient-packed dishes. In fact, almost three in 10...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operators have been simplifying their menus, especially by reducing entrees (down 12.5% year over year). However, there are still areas of growth, and many of the fastest-growing ingredients...
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As restaurants reopen their doors to guests, many operators are taking this opportunity to revamp their menus. Whether to introduce different price points, adjust their food costs, or to ensure that menus meet...
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Imagine a warm bowl of macaroni and cheese—but without the gooey and creamy cheese sauce. Not as appetizing, right? You’re not the only one to think so, as almost half (49 per cent)...
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Here we look at the fastest-growing ingredients in mocktails on Canadian menus over the latest year-over-year period. Syrups are on the rise, up 33.3%. Concepts are highlighting a wide range of syrup flavours....
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Here we look at the fastest-growing ingredients in breakfast beverages on Canadian menus over the latest year-over-year period. With over a third of consumers (38%) expressing that restaurants should offer healthier beverages, it...
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Here we look at the fastest-growing fruits across all mealparts on Canadian menus over the latest two-year period. Global fruits are growing, with plantain and yuzu up 25.0% and 9.0%, respectively. Operators are...
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Here we look at the fastest-growing ingredients in smoothies on Canadian menus over the latest two-year period. Leafy green vegetables are gaining swift momentum, with spinach and kale rising by 47.4% and 38.5%,...
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Here we look at the fastest-growing vegetables in entrees on Canadian menus over the latest year-over-year period. By a significant margin, poblano grew the most, up 40.0%. With almost a third of consumers...
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This month, we look at the fastest-growing ingredients in entrees on Canadian menus over the latest year-over-year period. Earthy, spicy flavours are gaining momentum, with poblano and chipotle sauce rising by 31.3% and...
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