Date: January, 2009
Abstract: The foodservice sector in the United States (U.S.) is currently facing one of the most challenging environments in recent years. The decline in the U.S. economy has led consumers to become more price sensitive and to reduce spending on food away from home in order to preserve the family budget. In addition to consumers seeking greater value, rising food ingredient prices are placing pressure on margins, as foodservice operators cannot keep pace with food inflation without further sacrificing sto...
Research Type: Archived N. Am. Outlook