Consumer Trends

America’s favorite hot beverage is getting hotter

Chains introduce food that is the gastronomic equivalent of a comforting hug

Japanese consumers rank noodle soup No. 1 invention of 20th century

In a monthly series, menu trend analyst Nancy Kruse and NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn discuss current trends in the restaurant industry. For this installment, they discuss the rapid pace in the change of Americans’ tastes.

Inside the latest iteration of a long-running trend

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Chefs respond to more discriminating consumers with pretzel rolls, lavash, brioche, more

Corporate food delivery orders rise during the annual NCAA basketball tournament, report says

NPD, Technomic find that hot flavors are more popular among Americans

Burger sales increasing amid flat restaurant traffic and rising beef prices