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The top five food trends according to a culinarian
During Wendy’s Investor Day, the chain’s product chief outlined what he is seeing from consumers.February 3, 2012
| Few people have as firm a pulse on what consumers want from their menus than those actually working in the trenches – the culinarians. They're the ones who get paid to know and to test and to experiment the food. So when the kitchen captain … |
 | As the president and CEO of startup, I'm always interested in other entrepreneurial endeavors. Specifically, I'm intrigued with where the idea originated, what purpose they fill and their plan for growth and long-term sustainability. Since … |
 | If you want to know why more diners are asking more questions about your menu – and your kitchen – consider how serious food allergies are. In January, a 7-year-old girl in Virginia with a severe allergy to peanuts died after eating a … |
 | The media has been focused on recapping the previous year as they do each January. I have never been clear if this is to point out the cleverness and accuracy of forecasters from the previous year or to ask, "What on earth were we all thinking … |
 | What might be the biggest 2012 food innovation trend opportunities? In my last blog, I predicted that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in this … |
| Their car was being followed ... that they could be certain of. When the flashing lights first penetrated the back window an audible gasp came from the back seat. "Be still, let me do all the talking," the driver said to his two passengers. "I had … |
| Most restaurants offer a kids-only menu of smaller, less-expensive items to help keep dining out an affordable option for families. The typical bill of fare for the 12-and-under set relies on bland standbys: hot dog on a bun, mac-and-cheese, breaded … |
| I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in this rapidly growing product segment. I predict this for several reasons - and I don't … |
| Industry surveys say Americans are ready to spend more money on dining out in 2012, but only if they feel that what they are eating is good for them, as well as a good value. Are you ready for the coming Year of More Information? I've spotted five … |
 | Imagine how much the headline raised the temperature of restaurant operators: "McDonald's Fined $1.8 Million in Brazil for Happy Meal Toy Giveaway." If it could happen there, the initial steps have already been taken to make it happen here. The next … |
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Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage
This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage."Type: White PaperSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Sustainability: A New Track To Profit (Slides)
Sustainability: A New Track to Profit. Industry leaders provide testimony and advice on how to develop a restaurant with proper sustainability. Download the slides from presentations given by: Peter …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Responsible Restaurants: How Operators Can Leverage True Sustainability to Their Advantage
Consumers care about the sources and environmental impact of their food. Operators care about the bottom line. In this guide, sponsored by Truitt Brothers Inc., learn how to satisfy both.Type: GuideSponsored by: Truitt Brothers, Inc. -
Culinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)
Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven attitude. Download the slides from …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
HR Practices
Find, hire and retain the best employees you'll ever have.Type: Special ReportSource: FastCasual.com
