Technomic Sees Opportunity For Seafood In Fast Casual Sector
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Restaurant Business] By Kelsey Nash - April 21, 2015 -
For fast-casual operators looking to meet the demand for healthy menu items, seafood may be the answer they’ve been fishing for.
Consumers believe seafood entrees are more healthful than dishes containing beef, pork and poultry, according to findings from market-research company Technomic Inc., and 72 percent of consumers who increased their seafood purchases over the last two years say they did so out of a desire to eat healthier.
“Health is one of the primary drivers for seafood consumption,” says Anne Mills, a manager of consumer insights for Technomic. “As consumers become more health-conscious, seafood is one of the categories that can meet that demand.
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