Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behaviour and attitudes toward burgers
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2017—Following a drop from 2013 to 2015, burger consumption in Canada is now on the rise as nearly half of Canadians (46%) eat burgers at least weekly, according to Technomic’s 2017 Canadian Burger Consumer Trend Report. Though consumption hasn’t yet reached 2013 levels, the upward trend underscores the strength of the emerging fast-casual burger market and suggests that menu changes are resonating.
“Burger consumption has benefited from an increased emphasis on quality and sourcing, particularly as it relates to domestic beef, as well as operators’ ability to adapt the classic burger to modern demands through menu development,” explains Anne Mills, manager of consumer insights at Technomic. “Going forward, routinely innovating with new flavours, particularly sauces and premium toppings, will be key as expectations continue to rise for unique burgers.”
Key takeaways from the report include:
- Thirty-six percent of consumers have a preferred restaurant that they almost always go to for their burger occasions, up from 30% in 2015
- Forty percent of 18- to 34-year-olds says it’s very important that restaurants offer burgers with new and unique flavours, compared to 22% of older consumers
- Fifty-six percent of consumers say it’s very important that they can customize burger toppings
Compiling findings from more than 1,000 consumers, as well as Technomic’s proprietary industry and menu data, the comprehensive 2017 Canadian Burger Consumer Trend Report serves as a guide for foodservice operators and suppliers to understand consumer usage and attitudes toward burgers and to identify key areas of opportunity.
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