Consumer Trends

Some non-seafood items sell even better

Smart restaurant operators satisfy cravings with a variety of options.

Chains and independents are putting ingredients such as pineapple and coconut on the menu

Restaurants amping up their cocktail game with unique offerings

Brands find various ways to meet consumer demand

Consumer demand for beef is not going away

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Restaurant chain unit count rises, while independent population shrinks, census finds

Fresh, seasonal and less processed ingredients sought after by Millennials and baby boomers alike