The average Australian is spending $90 a month on fast food a Commonwealth Bank survey has found. This is a 20 per cent increase on the amount Australians were spending on fast food two years ago. Australians...

Cooking talent influences food preferences, research Half of Australians said they often received compliments on their cooking, while 21 per cent said they would rather clean than cook, according to findings...

FDA finalises menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in...

Fast food outlets are top of the list for Australians' out of home dining options Australians love to dine out as much as they love their takeaway, especially on fast food, with more than half the...

Consumers in the UK are looking for something a little fancier than a basic burger and chips when they eat out, according to findings from global market research organisation Mintel. The latest research...

Australians are expected to spend almost $1.4 billion spoiling their mums this year, according to research from market research organisation IBISWorld. This figure is an increase of 2.7 per cent from 2012,...

While customer enthusiasm is “up” in the United States for casual dining, a new Technomic report has found that new challenges are emerging for casual-dining operators. As the lines continue to blur...

Global research and consulting firm, Technomic, has found that US consumers are in strong favour of more nutritional disclosure in restaurants, with strong demand for listing of calories and sodium content. Technomic...

Eating alone has become as common as eating together in America, according to new research on eating occasions by US market researcher, The Hartman Group. Analysis of the data reveals that close to half...

A newly released report from BIS Shrapnel, one of Australia’s leading providers of industry research, has shown 2011 again proved to be a difficult year for the foodservice industry, but the industry...