Conference Beat™ – International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), New York City 2018

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference is where food influencers and content creators meet to be inspired and challenged as they examine issues related to food and the impact is has on modern lifestyles and culture. This conference defines the context of culinary conversation for the year ahead.   Next Frontier of FoodRead More

Mindful Dining Study – March 2018

The Mindful Dining Study is the latest research from Culinary Visions Panel’s Mindful Dining Initiative™ project. It surveyed 1,500 U.S. consumers ages 18 and up about their dining attitudes and expectations regarding ethical decisions, responsible business practices, health perceptions, social dynamics, and more. The study explores the conscious choices that drive consumers’ ordering behavior whenRead More

Conference Beat™ – Winter Fancy Food Show, San Francisco, January 2018

The Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show is the first major food industry forum of the year where buyers and sellers come to see the newest foods, flavors and ingredient trends. With over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, this show attracts a wide range of food business segments including: specialty and gourmetRead More

Senior Food and Lifestyles Study – December 2017

This latest study from Culinary Visions® Panel, explores the dining expectations, attitudes and tendencies of senior consumers. The study interviewed 500 senior consumers over the age of 55 in the United States and these included participants living in independent senior communities, assisted living, skilled nursing care and life care. Seniors not currently residing in a seniorRead More

Conference Beat™ – Les Dames d’Escoffier International, Newport Beach, CA, October 2017

Members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International gathered in Newport Beach, California for their international conference. This is a diverse group of culinary professionals in the food, fine wine and hospitality industry. It was a week of tasting, exploring and debating the hot topics and latest trends. There are always lively discussions and rarely unanimity onRead More

Conference Beat™ – National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Chicago, October 2017

  Every year the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show attracts nearly 24,000 industry professionals. The attendees converge on the show floor and see the new trends, products and technology available for convenience stores.… More

Ethics on the Go Study – October 2017

Ethics On the Go is Culinary Visions Panel’s latest study in their Mindful Dining Initiative™ project. It surveyed 1,500 US consumers’ attitudes on ethical decisions that impact their dining choices of convenience and portable foods outside the home. The study finds that while all consumers care about ethical eating, consumers under 35 years pay the closest attentionRead More

Conference Beat™ – International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show, Anaheim, June 2017

  Leaders in the dairy, deli and bakery business gathered in Anaheim to learn about the latest products and opportunities for their operations. Conversations focused on solutions to the challenge of consistently delivering fresh, healthful and delicious food to consumers.… More