Innovation on the Menu: Flavor Trends - US - August 2011
Innovation on the Menu: Flavor Trends - US - August 2011

Underneath the marketing and the advertising, flavorful menu dishes are at the core of any restaurant’s operations. Creating appealing menu items that satisfy customers and encourage them to come back is the goal of many restaurants. The manufacturers and suppliers that work with restaurants—both street independents and large, international chains—are charged with assisting not only in menu development but also spotting up-and-coming flavor trends.

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Overview

Overview

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Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights

Market

Market

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Market Drivers
Menu Insights Analysis: Cuisine Types
Menu Insights Analysis: Top Food Flavors
Menu Insights Analysis: Beverage Flavors

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Restaurant Flavor Ratings
Cuisine Interest
Interest in and Acceptance of New Flavors
Learning About New Flavors and Ingredients
Comfort Food Defined
Attitudes Toward Restaurants and Flavorings
Cluster Analysis
Custom Groups: Light, Medium, Heavy

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

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Marketing Strategies

Data

Data

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Appendix: Trade Associations