Tag: Circana
Unit-growth trends reveal challenges and opportunities in today’s restaurant environment
By Vince Sgebellone
“Restaurants seem to be busier than ever.” This is a comment I hear frequently and as a consumer of foodservice meals, I...
Shifting Behaviours are Growth Drivers for Canada’s Foodservice Industry
TORONTO — Canada’s foodservice industry continued its robust recovery from pandemic losses in the first quarter of 2023 as it crossed the final round of...
The poultry sector faces growing challenges
Poultry is the crowd-pleaser protein and has long been featured among value offerings, but this dependable stalwart has suddenly faced growing challenges recently.
“Poultry used...
Consumers are reacting to economic conditions by shifting spending habits
Food inflation continues to influence consumer behaviours. Even though the overall Consumer Price Index in Canada has trended lower in recent months, the inflation...
Foodservice businesses respond to shifts in consumer demand for plant-based foods
Traditionally, plant-based diets appealed mostly to vegans and vegetarians, but they are now gaining traction among a growing segment of consumers. Health and wellness,...
Three important foodservice transformations to watch
As you may have seen in the media over the past few weeks, IRI and NPD have come together to form Circana. Our focus...
RC Show Returns to Toronto
TORONTO — The Restaurants Canada Show (RC Show) returned to Toronto’s Enercare Centre April 10 to 12 for three days of panel discussions, workshops,...
IRI and NPD Re-brand as Circana
CHICAGO — Following their merger in August 2022, Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD) have unveiled a new combined company name...
