FARE brings together operators and suppliers once a year to gather and discuss the changes, challenges and choices facing foodservice across retail channels. FARE attendees include foodservice operators in grocery, convenience, drug/mass, recreation, college and university and… More

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show is the annual gathering of deli and bakery executives from a wide range of retail operations.  The composition of the audience has diversified considerably beyond the traditional supermarket audience it has always drawn to include convenience stores, warehouse stores, supercenters and … More

(Chicago, May 14) The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which took place on May 5 and ended on May 8,  once again proved to be the show that brings together operators across all segments of the industry.  While talk between attendees focused on a number of the events away from McCormick Place, theRead More

Essentials of Flavor Survey Identifies Consumer Flavor Preferences. (Chicago, April 24) – Adventurous diners, often called foodies, are significantly more likely to choose menu items with bitter, sour and umami flavors, according to the results of a new Culinary Visions® Panel survey.  The survey explored over 500 consumers’ preferences for all five flavors, including sweetRead More

  Every year before the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show we scour the streets of our beloved city in search of the latest and greatest restaurants Chicago has to offer.  Also included in the mix are old time favorites and … More

  We recently visited New York City while attending the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference, and took it upon ourselves to research one of our 2012 trends:  “Rethinking the Drink.”  The cocktail scene in New York City is nothing short of impressive.  From speakeasies to posh lounges, you will never leave feeling thirsty. Read More

  (Chicago, April 5) Olson Communications attended the annual International Association of Culinary Professionals conference (IACP) last week where food, fashion and media connected at this gathering of culinary professionals in New York City.  The discussions were charged with passionate and often disparate beliefs on food, fashion and … More

Mediterranean Salads Top The List When Casual Diners Seek Change   (Chicago, March 20, 2012) – A Mediterranean-style salad holds the most appeal as a new flavor for diners at casual dining restaurants, according to … More

(Chicago, March 2) Olson Communications attended the annual Catersource show in Las Vegas this past week to uncover latest trends in catering.  Catersource is the leading catering-specific tradeshow in the U.S. that features food, equipment, serving ware, and professional services.  Caterers can see creative concepts and… More

Gelateria Naia 520 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, CA 94133   The founders of Gelateria Naia are three friends who traveled all over the world and everywhere they went, they had to try the gelato. On their gelato adventure they learned from master gelato artisans in Italy.  And, after trying everything, they found that there areRead More