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Five food service industry trends to watch out for in 2016
Global information company The NPD Group identified five key foodservice industry trends to monitor in 2016.
Five food service industry trends to watch out for in 2016
Global information company The NPD Group identified five key foodservice industry trends to monitor in 2016.
Healthy summer drinks hide more kilojoules than a Big Mac, health experts warn
According to research by LiveLighter which analyzed the kilojoules, sugar, and fat of store-bought beverages, half of 40 drinks surveyed (including...
Australians are moving away from traditional roast for the holidays, says research
While almost nine out of 10 Aussies celebrate Christmas, they are shunning the traditional roast in favour of other offerings, according to research...
2015: Year in Review
QSR Media's Year in Review takes a look at the big news of this year. Here is our summary of the significant news events and trends of 2015.
Collins Foods profits jump 33.6%
Collins Foods grew its net profit after tax 33.6% to $14.3 million, according to its financial results for the half year ended 18 October 2015.
Families are back in the market, says research
According to CREST, the proprietary database of the NPD Group, for the first time in over two years there is a decline in adult only parties’ visits...
RFG maintains 'buoyant' outlook for FY2016
The Retail Food Group reaffirmed its earnings guidance, announcing its strong start to fiscal year 2016.
Home cooking start ups have potential, with caveats, says Euromonitor
The emergence of food apps where local people will cook for you is a sign of how far consumer trends have come, according to Euromonitor.
Deloitte: Retailers expect sales to rise this Christmas
Eighty percent of Australia's retailers expect 2015 Christmas sales to exceed those achieved in 2014, according to the findings of the latest Deloitte...
Sydney locals prefer McDonald's, says research
A 2015 study by Wimdu revealed that Sydney locals prefer to eat out at McDonald’s due to taste and convenience.
International foodservice chains sales total US$59.9 globally in 2014
Market Research Company Euromonitor International and Nation’s Restaurant News released the top 25 performing international restaurant chains outside...
Consumers are turning to yoghurt-based smoothies, says research
Research done by Frosty Boy Australia found that consumers are craving yoghurt-based smoothies.
Value meals and upsized meals declined this year, says research
According to CREST, the proprietary database of the NPD Group, consumers' perceived value does not correspond to the offers in the QSR market, showing...
Domino's Q1 sales grow
The pizza chain announced strong first quarter results in Australia, NZ, and Europe, and upgraded its Full Year 2016 Guidance to 25% growth over 2015...
Comfort foods enjoyed by Kiwis differ by gender, says survey
A survey run by The Coffee Club to celebrate New Zealand’s second National Comfort Food Day found that the comfort foods enjoyed by Kiwi men and women...
Baby boomers account for around a quarter of QSR visits, says research
According to CREST, the proprietary database of the NPD Group, baby boomers account for around a quarter of all visits to the Australian foodservice...
Greatest growth in restaurant visits came from fast casual stores
Research from the NPD Group said that fast casual restaurants outperformed the industry five times over.
