McDonald's: new healthy menu revitalizes European sales

The world's largest restaurant chain, McDonald's [MCD], has announced a rise in sales indicating a revival of its fortunes in Europe. The chain experienced a range of bad publicity last year, culminating in the film Super Size Me. McDonald's has been diligent in its efforts to cater for changing consumer trends, but it needs to ensure this focus is sustained.

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Pizza Hut: going gourmet

The gourmet pizza market in New Zealand is growing, with market leader Pizza Hut adding a new luxury range to its menu. Pizza Hut's gourmet addition will allow it to seize market share from its upscale competitors. Yet while aiming high, the pizza chain should avoid alienating its core market - the family - upon which its success is built.

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New food launches Oct-Dec 2006: extracting growth from seasonings

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New food launches by category, Sept-Nov: good growth sweetens candy sector

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New food review: gluten-free products come into focus

Gluten-free appears to be one of the larger trends of 2008, moving into a range of new categories, including burritos and instant oatmeal. Meanwhile, hummus appears to be gaining popularity as a functional food, with new offerings including probiotic hummus and one that is fortified with vitamins, showing that the health food market is moving its focus toward less mainstream foods.

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