What drove restaurant growth in 2015

Food service industry has recovered from recession, according to The NPD Group.

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@FoodBizNews @NewFoodAisle Forward | Subscribe | Advertise | Contact December 21, 2015 What drove restaurant growth in 2015 Food service industry has recovered from recession, according to The NPD Group. What drove restaurant growth in 2015 Whole Foods experts see alternative flours as a top trend in 2016 Other key trends include dehydrated foods, fermented foods and probiotics. Whole Foods experts see alternative flours as a top trend in 2016 Sugar reduction is not a global trend Per capita sugar consumption is rising in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, according to Euromonitor International. Sugar reduction is not a global trend Flavor Trends Sweet heat takes flight The pairing of heat and sweet creates an unexpected but surprisingly versatile twist. Sensient sees several unique flavors emerging in 2016 Consumer interest in natural and exotic ingredients is pushing the boundaries of product development. Latin American flavor trends 'Sweet brown' flavors evoking Latin America's rich culinary traditions can perk up baked foods. Research Assistant Energy beverages The energy beverage category has been one of the fastest growing market segments in the beverage business. As the market has evolved, brands have shifted their focus beyond energy to other trends such as natural and organic. French's reformulates product portfolio More than 90% of condiment brand's products now free of artificial ingredients. from FoodBusinessNews.net   COOL repealed as part of Omnibus bill Passage would have resulted in retaliatory tariffs from North American trading partners. from FoodBusinessNews.net follow us on Twitter @FoodBizNews | @NewFoodAisle download the FBN app forward | change email address | subscribe | unsubscribe To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@send-sosland.com to your address book or safe sender list. Contact us: Advertising | Privacy Policy | Customer Service ©2015 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201