Trendspotting: How restaurants can use the power of social media to hack their menus "Menu hacking," also known as a "secret menu," is when a diner customizes their meal by combining different menu items based on personal preferences. The idea of menu ... Read More
Retail Watch: Getir takes over rival Weezy Rapid grocery delivery company Getir has moved to acquire its UK rival Weezy. The deal means Getir’s 2,500 strong workforce will join forces with Weezy’s 700 employees. Getir ... Read More
3 ways food halls can help revive the foodservice market Younger consumers are most interested in the pleasure of accessing different food and drink offerings from different restaurants and therefore more than half of under-35s are likely to ... Read More
[Watch] Thailand’s foodservice sector: consumer outlook on desserts and beverages The foodservice industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, as consumers limit eating out-of-home due to the fear and anxiety around the risk of contracting coronavirus. Mintel research ... Read More
[WATCH] China Hot Pot Dining Trends The number of hot pot restaurants approached 600,000 (580,345) in 2020, according to data compiled by Mintel. We are optimistic towards the market’s future growth and predicts a ... Read More
Chinese consumers love bubble tea, but also want health Founded in 1783, TongHanChun Hall is the veteran of the traditional Chinese medicine industry. The main store in Yuyuan, Shanghai has been renovated and opened earlier this year ... Read More
[WATCH] The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends With the news of prominent restaurants like Eleven Madison Park going meatless, Mintel Senior Trends Analyst Diana Kelter and Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme discuss the shifting ... Read More
3 winning strategies for foodservice operators as England’s indoor dining re-opens The wait is finally over for foodservice operators in England, as next week they will at last be allowed to offer indoor dining after what’s been 14 months ... Read More
How can UK foodservice brands utilise their APAC counterparts' successful use of social media to drive sales? As in-person experiences have become very limited during the pandemic, foodservice brands are left with no other option than virtual events, which is already a widely known concept ... Read More
How can meal kit delivery services maintain their momentum in 2021? As Global Food and Drink Analyst Ayisha Koyenikan told The Observer, one sector that has performed particularly well during the pandemic is meal kit delivery services. Savvy meal ... Read More
From restaurant to grocery: Be prepared for the next generation challenger brand The impact of COVID-19 and the recession marks an important moment for restaurant brands to use their brand reputation to enter the grocery space and fill the gap ... Read More
The future of eating out in the UK COVID-19 has spurred a frenzy of disruptive innovations by restaurants to keep their businesses afloat. The entrepreneurial spirit of some operators is strong and some have actively sought ... Read More
