With an expanding ethnic population calling the United States "home," a new report from Chicago researcher Mintel shows sales of ethnic foods have climbed steadily since 2004.
Taking inspiration from the restaurant chain, Unilever North America, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., has developed a line of eight Asian entries that is rolling out to freezer cases under the label P.F. Chang's Home Menu.
Panda Express, Rosemead, Calif., has introduced Wok Smart, a menu labeling initiative to inform consumers about sides, appetizers and entrees that contain 250 calories or less per serving.
Frozen Asian foods processor Kahiki Foods Inc., Gahanna, Ohio, said it appointed consumer packaged goods marketing experts Lynne Clarke and Tammy Katz as advisory members to the company's Board of Directors.
The National Restaurant Association put these and other questions together when it teamed up with the American Culinary Foundation (ACF) to survey more than 1,200 ACF members.