Conference Beat™ – Sweets & Snacks Expo: Chicago, May 2016

  The Sweets and Snacks Expo is a mesmerizing experience as professionals wander through the McCormick Center with their bag of sweet and tasty snacks. This year’s show continues to grow with nearly 17,000 attendees and 750 exhibitors from around the world, a 20% increase from the previous year. It’s an exciting place to spotRead More

Foodies Speak Out on the Trends

  (Chicago, January 17) Culinary Visions™ Panel has surveyed over 1,500 foodies to get their unique perspective on what’s hot, what’s not and what’s next.  Foodies don’t always represent mainstream thinking, but they are willing try new foods and flavors and they are more than willing to share their experiences with friends and family.  TheyRead More

Casual Diners Respond to Invisibly Healthy Fare

  Survey reveals great tasting, invisibly healthy menu concepts are enticing, when promoted on taste rather than healthfulness. (Chicago, August 10) – A new Culinary Visions Panel™ survey finds more evidence that casual restaurant diners are enticed by invisibly healthy menu items that sound delicious and indulgent.  Chicago-based Olson Communications created 16 invisibly healthy menu conceptsRead More