Technomic,
Inc. - is one the most recognized foodservice consultants
and industry researchers. Operating for almost 40 years, they
have deep experience and insights into the restaurant industry.
Here are some of their recent findings:
Chicken
Surges in Popularity
Over the last five years there has been a 48% surge
in the increase in chicken entrees and a 15% decrease
in deep-fried foods. Dramatic evidence of the trend
towards lighter, healthier eating.
America Wants Healthier Options
Aging baby boomers will want the option to choose something
"healthy" when they purchase a meal away from
home. Recent research indicates that the percentage
of consumers stating they have started to eat a healthier
diet increased progressively with each older group.
The
New Generation Has A Taste for a Wider Variety of Foods
Generation Y (ages 7-23) represents over one-third of the U.S.
population. This generation is also the most diverse, with minorities
composing 35% of the group. They are likely to possess well-developed
palates at younger ages given their exposure to a wider variety
of foods.
