QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends

US: Nacho fries return for a limited time as fans take the driver's seat in the latest trailer from taco bell
March 13, 2022

Nacho fries return for a limited time (US) as fans take the driver's seat in the latest trailer from Taco Bell

For the love of Nacho Fries, Taco Bells' #1 best-selling limited-time offering is back in the United States. A fan-favorite menu item like this deserves a fan-first celebration to match, which is why Taco Bell is giving fans plenty of ways to dip into the nacho cheesy sauce goodness.
Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021
February 24, 2022

Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has reviewed extensive research and examined global trends in emerging flavors in an effort to identify the top global taste trend in 2021.
Simplot's outlook: 4 Operational Trends for Restaurants in 2022
January 08, 2022

Simplot's outlook: 4 Operational Trends for Restaurants in 2022

Potato Processor Simplot looks ahead at 2022. What should restaurant operators expect? An experts view on the supply chain crisis, labor shortages, new technology and restaurants’ innovative solutions.
Miso Robotics Announces Flippy 2 Next Generation Flagship Product
November 02, 2021

Miso Robotics Foodservice Robot Flippy is growing up

Miso Robotics, the startup transforming the foodservice industry with intelligent automation, unveiled the newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2.
Wendy's introduces 'Hot & Crispy Guarantee' for its french fries in the United States
October 13, 2021

Wendy's introduces 'Hot & Crispy Guarantee' for its french fries in the United States

Wendy's is taking a stand against cold and soggy fry disappointment from industry competitors with the introduction of a new Hot and Crispy Fry Guarantee. Reinvented Hot and Crispy Fries are a cut above the competition, preferred nearly 2:1 to McDonald's French Fries in a national taste test
United States potato sales strong in the marketing year 2020-21.
October 02, 2021

United States potato sales strong in marketing year 2020-2021

The marketing year that ended in June 2021 was unlike any year the US potato industry has ever experienced. With pandemic restrictions ebbing and flowing from June 2020 to July 2021, sales at foodservice fluctuated while retail purchases remained extremely strong throughout the year.
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McCain tiene como principal cliente a McDonald's y también es dueña de la marca de pizzas Sibarita.
August 31, 2021

Argentina: El negocio de las papas congeladas repunta tras la apertura de bares y restaurantes

A medida que la pandemia va permitiendo la apertura de los distintos sectores de la economía argentina, uno de los negocios con perspectivas de crecimiento en el corto plazo, es el de las papas congeladas. En este contexto, la canadiense McCain, espera crecer en volumen más del 35 porciento en el próximo año.
Wendy's is giving its french fries a makeover
August 30, 2021

Wendy's is giving its french fries a makeover

The fast food chain is giving its top-selling menu item a makeover for the Covid era: a fry that retains more heat and keeps its crispiness longer compared to its predecessor.
Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership
August 19, 2021

Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership

Last month, the fan-favorite Nacho Fries made its seventh debut to menus nationwide. Now, Taco Bell is spicing things up through a new partnership with fellow SoCal brand TRUFF.
Today's announcement of REEF and The Wendy's Company follows a trial in Toronto that started in November 2020
August 11, 2021

Wendy's Company to set up 700 delivery-only kitchens in cooperation with REEF

The Wendy’s Company and REEF announced their commitment to open and operate 700 delivery-only kitchens over the next five years across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
NYC Restaurant Sets Guinness World Record for 'Most Expensive French Fries'
July 21, 2021

NYC Restaurant Sets Guinness World Record for Most Expensive French Fries

Serendipity3, an iconic Upper East Side restaurant in NYC, set a Guinness World Record for making the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil
July 13, 2021

Simplot: Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil

Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.
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June 03, 2021

QSR chain Arby's discontinues its Potato Cakes and makes its new Crinkle Fries permanent

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The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends
May 31, 2021

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¿Amas la papa? Un restorán peruano tiene 223 tipos del tubérculo en su jardín
May 24, 2021

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Announcement on the Cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show
March 04, 2021

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Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show today announced the cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show, which was scheduled to take place May 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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