QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends

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.
'Cajun Fries' see fastest growth in Grubhub's Third Annual 'State of the Plate' report in the category side dishes
July 01, 2021

'Cajun Fries' see fastest growth in Grubhub's Third Annual 'State of the Plate' report in the category side dishes

Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) looks at Top Food Trends, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts and More. Noteworthy in the Side Dish Category: 'Cajun Fries' have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2021.
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
June 21, 2021

Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program

BK® Tests Alternatives for Cutlery, Straws, Drink Lids, Frypods®, Whopper® Wrappers and Napkins and Expands Loop Reusables Test in Partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz.
Arby’s is reportedly discontinuing its Potato Cakes after making its new Crinkle Fries a permanent menu item.
June 03, 2021

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

While most fast food outlets serve fries of some type, some chains have managed to diversify their potato offerings, clearly understanding that potatoes are one of nature's most perfect foods.
The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends
May 31, 2021

The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends

With the news of prominent restaurants going meatless, Mintel Senior Trends Analyst Diana Kelter and Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme discuss the shifting impact of fine dining and fast casual influence.
¿Amas la papa? Un restorán peruano tiene 223 tipos del tubérculo en su jardín
May 24, 2021

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

A un chef peruano se le ocurrió abrir un restaurante y plantar a su alrededor 223 variedades de papas, a 3.568 metros sobre el nivel del mar, en la ciudad cusqueña de Moray, centro-sur del país.
Announcement on the Cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show
March 04, 2021

National Restaurant Association Show 2021 cancelled

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.
The power of the Idaho potato brand
February 05, 2021

The power of the Idaho potato brand

In the end, 2020 was a pretty good year for Idaho’s iconic potato industry, but it sure wasn’t easy.
State of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business
February 01, 2021

State of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business

New research looks at how restaurants and consumers were changed by the events of 2020 and the year of transition ahead.
Potatoes are Returning: The First in Taco Bell's Vegetarian Plans to Make This Year Better Than Last
January 14, 2021

Potatoes are returning to Taco Bell

Teaming up with Beyond Meat® and the return of potatoes bring endless vegetarian customizations to Taco Bell's craveable menu offerings.
Burger King® Evolves Visual Brand Identity Marking the First Complete Rebrand in Over 20 Years
January 08, 2021

Burger King introduces new logo in first complete rebrand in over 20 years

New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital
Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the US
December 29, 2020

Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the United States

There was a 5% decline in the utilization of potatoes grown in the United States during the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20).
Jeff Veysey Retires from McCain after a remarkable 44 year, single company career
December 18, 2020

McCain Foods Canada appoints new VP Foodservice Sales as Jeff Veysey retires after 44 years with the company

McCain Foods announces leadership changes to its Canadian Foods Service Sales Team. With an outstanding 44 years of service, Jeff Veysey has decided to retire on December 31, 2020.

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