The fastest-growing entree on Canadian menus in the last year is the build-your-own bowl. Not only are bowls trendy, but this option also provides the opportunity for customization. These bowls often have global...
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The fastest-growing healthy claims on Canadian menus reflect a greater shift in the perception and definition of healthy eating. Traditional healthy claims such as “no sugar” and “fat-free” are not appearing on this...
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Overall, breakfast items are up 6.3% on menus in the last year. Decadent and plant-based ingredients are both growing on morning menus, demonstrating a balance between indulgence and health during this daypart. Lobster...
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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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Boreal Botanical Brewing creates “adaptogenic botanical tonics brewed with real chaga and reishi mushrooms”. This might sound like a confusing mouthful, but these healthy, benefit-adding ingredients and drinks should be on your radar....
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With over half of Canadians looking to reduce their meat consumption to make more sustainable choices for themselves and their families, plant-based dishes are on the rise in popularity. While the numbers of...
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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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By Ellen Smith, Senior Editor & Mishal Omar, Managing Insights Editor at Trend Hunter What first comes to mind when thinking about summer food trends is fresh ingredients, time spent outdoors, and working...
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There is no denying that the foodservice and hospitality industry is going through incredibly challenging times. Restaurants Canada has estimated that 800,000 jobs have been lost in foodservice across the country. It’s important...
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