Menu development pretty much came to a standstill as the spread of COVID-19 shut down restaurants around the world. But as quarantined customers began to dine out again, chains ramped up their offerings. Technomic’s Global Menu Trend Survey monitors new items and introductions on menus around the world. Since the U.S. is a month or more behind Asia in reopening its restaurants, these trends provide a glimpse of where American consumers and menus may be headed. Here are four to watch. [more...]
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