Market trends you should know about. BREAKFAST
APPETIZER
Breakfast accounts for 30% of sales and 50% of profits for some operators.
Appetizers and small plates are becoming more popular as they fit with today’s lifestyle trends of downsizing portions and prices, sharing and sampling and on-the-go eating.
Consumers love variety and grab-n-go. Offer portable meals that can be eaten one-handed like breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burritos, quesadillas and more. The healthy eating trend continues to grow and consumers are looking for nutritious options. Chicken and turkey are healthier choices and pair with all sorts of flavours, even at breakfast time! Learn more here.
33% of people eat appetizers as the starter to a meal. 33% also eat appetizers as their main meal. 45% of consumers replace daily meals with a snack. Soup and salads are great starters. 46% of consumers say they visit certain restaurants because they enjoy their soup and 90% of consumers will pay more for a salad with protein.
INSTITUTIONS 9 million Canadians are currently avoiding gluten and gluten-free requests are growing so fast that some schools now have a gluten-free menu policy. Certain food and ingredients can be harmful to our health. Reducing sodium intake is a common recommendation for seniors with high blood pressure or heart disease or those who want more healthier options. Choosing the right ingredients has a direct impact on your bottom-line. Olymel can help you ensure you have the ingredients to set you up for success. Learn more here.
Learn more here. NEED A NEW RECIPE? TRY OLYMEL’S BREADED CHICKEN WRAP YOUR WAY INGREDIENTS 1 package breaded chicken fingers 1 package bacon 180 ml (3/4 cup) mayonnaise more 125Learn ml (1/2 cup) sour here. cream 30 ml (2 tbsp.) honey
7.5 ml (1/2 tbsp. yellow mustard 30 ml (2 tbsp.) chopped chives 1/2 iceberg lettuce, divided into chunks Learn 1-2 tomatoes, slicedmore here. Salt and pepper
22.5 ml (1 1/2 tbsp.) Dijon mustard
6 ancient grain flatbreads
1. Cook chicken strips per package instructions. 2. Place bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook 10 minutes until bacon is crisp. 3. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, mustard and chives in a bowl Learn more here. with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Place chicken strips, bacon, flat breads, tomatoes, lettuce and the honey dressing on serving plates or in bowls. 5. Make wraps to order - his or her way!