Kids menus often feature the same standard set of child-friendly foods that appeal to young palates. However, kids menus are beginning to slowly shift, increasingly reflecting greater industry trends. Healthful ingredients have been...
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Burgers are popular with Canadian consumers, with 76% of them reporting in Q1 2021 that they eat them at least once a month.* This may be in part due to the versatile nature...
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As the most popular protein on Canadian menus, chicken is constantly reinvented by operators. One way to keep things exciting is by pairing the versatile protein with innovative sauces. Global sauces on chicken...
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Pizza consumption remains steady, with 37% of consumers saying they eat pizza at least once a week.* During the COVID-19 pandemic, pizza operators have thrived, largely because their off-premise businesses were already intact,...
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As foodservice does its best to cope with this pandemic, operators are especially facing an uphill battle to get beverage purchases back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With weekly beverage consumption from foodservice currently down...
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“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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