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Foodservice Sales Trends: Supermarket Foodservice On Par To Pace Original Expectations
Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment, and continued consumer frugality in away-from-home dining, foodservice consulting firm Technomic has revised its 2010 U.S. foodservice forecast downward to -1.6 percent, an 0.8 percent decrease from its original estimate. -
Retail Foodservice Trends: Majority of Indies, Wholesalers See Growth
An online survey conducted for the National Grocers Association (NGA) and Hobart Corp. by Cypress Research Associates of wholesalers and independent retailers sought to determine, among other goals, the market size in supermarket deli departments, the growth expected in foodservice offerings, and future plans regarding commercial kitchen equipment.