Consumer Trends
4 global menu megatrends to track
Technomic finds that similar consumer demands—such as increased snacking and plant-forward plates—are driving menus around the world.
Food
Repackaging healthy
While salads remain the go-to healthy choice in restaurants—76 percent of consumers order salads with some frequency, according to Chicago researcher Technomic—49 percent of patrons would like more varied options.
Three-quarters of Hispanic diners order food from restaurants at least once a week, compared to two-thirds of consumers overall. Read on to find out about the changing preferences of this growing demographic, a topic that will get a deeper dive at our Restaurant Trends & Directions Conference in Chicago this July.