IFMA Introduces Rebranded Identity at 2024 Presidents Conference
The 72-year-old organization recently unveiled a rebrand in a new video that retraces its history and reflects the changes seen in the food-away-from-home category since the pandemic.
Tag: Dining Out
Everyone’s an Expert: How TikTok Democratized the Culinary Scene
TikTok is driving viral food trends while spiking sales for some businesses. For food brands and restaurants, the platform’s unparalleled reach can spark both massive success and unexpected controversy.
FI Spotlight: Dining Dynamics in 2024
Analysis: How Severely Will Inflation Impact Small Restaurants?
Half of all small business owners and nearly three-quarters of restaurateurs fear inflation will drive them out of business this year, the Alignable Small Business Inflation Poll indicates. “It’s the mom-and-pop diners and the small, …
Report: Eating at Home Trend Here for the Long Haul
The COVID-19 pandemic simply accelerated Americans’ shift to a home-centric lifestyle, according to a new report by The NPD Group. But the tendency to largely hunker down at home was already apparent prior to the …
Pandemic Changing Consumer Attitudes Towards Dining Out, Retail
As the pandemic continues and vaccines become more readily available in the U.S., here are some insights into how consumers feel about dining out and shopping in stores: Dining Out A significant number of Americans …
Foodservice Struggles with Time Efficiency Amid Restrictions
Some restaurants are enforcing time limits to keep the numbers of visitors up during COVID-19 restrictions, reported The Wall Street Journal (Oct. 5). Two hours or 90 minutes are the preferred time limits. The idea …
CDC Links Dining Out to Increased COVID Risk
Dining out raises the risk of contracting COVID-19 more than other activities, according to a report published by CDC. The new report comes at a time when more restaurants are reopening indoor dining. Relaxation of …
Which Cities Spend the Most Dining Out?
Food Institute Focus – Which Cities Spend the Most Dining Out?