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Jan 16, 2012

On-trend Foodservice Concepts

Innovation in the foodservice market can often trickle down to the retail sector at a later date. Consumers visit foodservice outlets for many reasons, such as the desire for better quality food, to sample something new, added convenience etc. Eventually, shoppers expect these innovations to be available when buying groceries. This means it is vital manufacturers monitor hot trends in foodservice.

This report looks at the hot trends emerging in the foodservice sector. From these, Datamonitor has identified best practice examples of each trend, the key consumer need states being met, and how grocery manufacturers can capitalize on each trend.

Features and benefits
  • Enables operators in the foodservice sector to see what hot trends are emerging and best practice examples of the trends in action.
  • Identifies how consumer attitudes towards food and drink are evolving, and what new need states are emerging.
  • Highlights new opportunities for grocery manufacturers to differentiate from competitors with new product offerings.

On-trend Foodservice Concepts


Published:January 2012



Highlights

Innovation is happening in the foodservice sector in terms of the food being served, the setting of the venue, or the way in which the food is delivered. For each innovation, grocery manufacturers can identify the underlying consumer need state being addressed, and from this innovate through product formulation, marketing, packaging etc.

The report has identified a number of best practice examples of new product launches in the grocery sector to accommodate recommendations made for manufacturers. These new products and the underlying key consumer need states that they meet, should be used as inspiration for new product development in the future.

Your key questions answered
What are the hot trends emerging in the foodservice sector?
How can grocery manufacturers capitalize on emerging trends in the foodservice sector?