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Consumers adopting some sustainable behaviors, but change not keeping pace with concern, 18-country survey reveals

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Sustainable consumer behavior has only grown slowly: National Geographic’s Greendex. Increased Fears About Environment, but Little Change in Consumer Behavior. Everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? A new global analysis released by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan finds that concern about environmental problems … Read more

Ethnic cuisines, local sourcing, and high-fat goodness on the top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends

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Emerging food preferences that may or may not take hold in restaurants across the U.S.   What’s ahead for 2014? Take a look at the annual top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends released by Technomatic foodservice research and consulting firm. How will evolve the foodservice scene in 2014? Consumers are increasingly aware that the … Read more