“Today’s consumers are more interested than ever in what they eat and where their food comes from, and that is reflected in our menu trends research. True trends – as opposed to temporary fads – show the evolution of the wider shifts of our modern society over time, and focus on the provenance of various food and beverage items, unique aspects of how they are prepared and presented, as well as the dietary profiles of those meals.”
– Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association’s research and knowledge group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source: National Restaurant Association – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmjI8c1VOuw#t=118