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24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

2. Or use fake meat

Sep. 17, 2019

Almost a quarter (23%) of beef consumers and 37% of millennials say they’d be likely to try a plant-based beef alternative if available, according to the 2019 Beef & Pork Consumer Trend Report. Ev...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

5. Fruity goodness

Sep. 17, 2019

Thirty-four percent of consumers said they purchase fresh fruit from convenience stores, which is more than any other “healthy” option, according to Technomic’s 2019 Q2 C-Store Consumer MarketBrief. T...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

8. Sugar high

Sep. 17, 2019

Fifty-four percent of consumers said they purchase candy from convenience stores, which is more than any other “indulgent” option, according to the 2019 Q2 C-Store Consumer MarketBrief. This outpaced ...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

11. Mr. Freeze

Sep. 17, 2019

One area that is lagging in c-stores is frozen dispensed beverages. Twenty-eight percent of consumers said they are purchasing these items less than they were two years ago, according to the Thirsting...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

14. Go global

Sep. 17, 2019

Nearly a quarter (24%) of consumers said they’re eating more ethnic foods and beverages now than they were in 2016, according to the 2018 Ethnic Food & Beverage Consumer Trend Report from Technomi...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

17. Functional enhancements

Sep. 17, 2019

Thirty-two percent of consumers said they would be likely to buy and pay more for foods and beverages described as high in antioxidants—known fighters of heart disease, cancer and other illnesses—acco...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

20. Seasonal LTOs

Sep. 17, 2019

Seventy-six percent of consumers said value is a very important part of the decision-making process when deciding where to dine, according to the 2019 Value & Pricing Consumer Trend Report. One wa...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

23. Big brand items

Sep. 17, 2019

Seventy-two percent of consumers said they are more likely to try a new foodservice item if it’s made by a familiar brand, according to the 2017 Flavor Consumer Trend Report. Kentucky Fried Chicken, N...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

By Brett Dworski on Sep. 17, 2019

Most consumers choose to eat at a convenience store for the same reason: because they’re craving a specific item from that chain. Thirty percent of consumers said their need to satisfy a craving was t...

24 Secrets of Craveable Foodservice

3. Vegetable-centric

Sep. 17, 2019

Half of consumers eat vegetarian or vegan dishes on a monthly basis, according to the 2019 Seafood & Vegetarian Consumer Trend Report by Technomic. In July 2019, Stewart’s Shops, Saratoga Springs,...

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