2010 FOOD TRENDS: The Nick Cage Diet; 9.3 billion burgers; Home-aged whiskey

Reported by NDP: According to NPD’s CREST® service, which continually tracks consumer usage of commercial and non-commercial foodservice, reports that total servings of burgers in 2009 were 9.3 billion, an increase of 800,000 servings since 2005. Six out of ten burgers move out of quick service restaurants. Actor Nicholas Cage’s diet tips, as reported by … Continue reading →

U.S. FOOD AND DINING TRENDS 2010

THE NEWS: Dailyfinance.com reports that weekend brunch is the one dining occasion that has actually increased in the past year: “Restaurateurs across the nation confirm their brunch business has remained strong amid what the NPD group describes as the weakest environment for eateries in nearly three decades. … The latest restaurant traffic numbers reflect the … Continue reading →