Strawberry shortcake remains one of the most popular desserts, with a special “slider” recipe for Valentine’s Day. The Cheesecake Factory uses signature dessert dishes as a base for other recipes, such as shakes. Soft tacos and roasted beets are popular foods this Valentine’s Day. Cherry n’ Chocolate Cheesecake Pizza is a new twist on dessert that is extremely popular. Chicken wings, vodka battered cheese curds, and other Super Bowl snack foods are making their way onto Valentine’s menus. Pork tots and stuffed peppers are other favorites.
Published February 21, 2017
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Published February 21, 2017
Restaurants have traditionally been a means to an end. But due to mountains of options, they’ve surpassed the basic utility of satiating hunger, and have created new need and want states. This phenomenon is especially prevalent among Generation Z. For them, brands have evolved into cultural and social statements. Translation: Restaurants are no longer here to simply satisfy hunger.
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Published February 21, 2017
Nima, a new device that could be a life saver for those afflicted with Celiac. This new device allows the user to place a sample of food into the test machine and determine whether or not the product has gluten in it. Nina has already tested certain foods labeled gluten free to find that it actually does contain gluten. Now this could be a skewed test or it could be a sign that producers aren’t being completely honest. Nima could be a saving grace for those with sever Celiac, and is a new front on the allergen and scientific community.
Key Takeaways:
- Nima is the first to market, but other similar sensors are in development, like the Tellspec, which is still in beta test. Hand-held consumer devices capable of detecting other food allergens — peanut, dairy and tree nuts — could come next.
- Celiac disease affects one in 133 Americans. A much-larger number of people—somewhere between 0.6 to six percent of the U.S. population—claim they have “non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” or NCGS.
- Enter the Nima. It’s a tabletop testing device that can detect the presence of gluten down to the fewer than 20 parts per million standard set by the Food and Drug Administration. While accurate, this pocket-sized unit is neither fast or cheap.
“Nima is viewed as a godsend by some celiac suffers and those who identify as gluten-sensitive. But the practical aspects of its use in a restaurant setting could raise several issues for operators.”
http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/trendinista/gluten-free-diners-new-mantra-trust-verify
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Consumers Will Spend $18.2 Billion on Valentine’s Day
People are going to be spending a lot of money on Valentine’s Day. It is estimated that people will spend a staggering 18.2 million on it. That number is actually lower than last year, as hard as that is to believe. Tickets to a concert, or some other experiential event are really popular this year. Even though the numbers are down many people still will celebrate this holiday.
Key Takeaways:
“U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $136.57, down from last year’s record-high $146.84. Total spending is expected to reach $18.2 billion, down from $19.7 billion last year, which was also a record.”
https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/consumers-will-spend-182-billion-valentine-s-day
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