date:Dec 17, 2013
The NPD Group forecasts food service traffic and sales will improve in 2014 compared to 2013 and that a focus on freshness will be a key menu trend.
The market research firm said the incidence of healthy menu offerings will rise in 2014 as baby boomers seek items that reflect their health needs, whether it is related to sodium, sugar or fat, and food service operators will introduce new menu items to attract different ethnic groups that are accustomed to seeing fresh offerings on menus.
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