Tag: The NPD Group
From the Desk of NPD: QSRs have endured despite pandemic challenges
Doesn’t it sometimes seem that there is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain located on every street corner in Canada? I pass by as many...
Virtual Restaurant Concepts Are Experiencing an Explosion of Growth
The ghost/virtual-restaurant segment has evolved quickly over the last few years, as has the Canadian public’s understanding of these concepts.
There are a wide variety...
Canadian Diners and Chefs are Embracing Global Influences and Cuisines
In a multi-cultural country such as Canada, it’s no surprise that our foodservice industry continues to be shaped and influenced by cuisines and cultures...
Consumer Spending Has Significant Impacts on Foodservice
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been sheltering at home to stay safe. This has impacted the frequency and the way...
Future of Foodservice Beverages Looks Bright
Anyone looking at the current ‘bar scene’ in Canada through a pre-pandemic lens would likely find it unrecognizable. More than a year of ever-changing...
Pent-up demand for in-profit dining is real
Early on during this pandemic, The NPD Group completed a study that reported the number-1 thing Canadians missed during restaurant lockdowns was the ability...
RC Show 2021 ONLINE LIVE: Day Two Wrap-Up
TORONTO — Day two of Restaurant Canada’s first-ever entirely virtual conference — RC Show 2021 ONLINE LIVE — kicked off with Where do we...
Segment Report: Examining the Pandemic’s Impact on Foodservice
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis has had an undeniable impact on the Canadian foodservice industry. Shutdowns, health-and-safety measures and continued uncertainty...
The 2020 Coffee and Tea Report
Heading into 2020, plant-based offerings, including non-dairy milk alternatives and functional ingredients, were key trends impacting the coffee and tea segment, notes Sophie Mir,...
Now, More Than Ever, Supporting Local Business Matters
The COVID-19 crisis has changed many of our behaviours in a short period of time. When it comes to the foods we eat, perhaps...
