The restaurant pudding comes to a sticky end
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Diners are becoming much less likely to finish their meal with a pudding, but are more likely to choose a starter. According to a survey by Taylor Nelson Sofres, restaurant sales of desserts have fallen by 18% to the year ending May 1998, a slump which reflects a more health conscious nation as well as the growing popularity of creative starter dishes. The researchers conducted 62,000 interviews on restaurant eating habits. It appears to be women who are forsaking puddings, whereas in some age groups men are eating more. The researchers also found that the over 65s were most likely to finish off their meal with a dessert. Ice cream is still the most popular dessert, followed by cake/gateaux, fruit pies/tarts and traditional puddings.
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UK: Taylor Nelson Sofres survey on restaurant eating habits shows diners becoming much less likely to finish meals w/ pudding
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Restaurants make 1,000 pounds sterling a bottle profit
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The practice among some high-profile restaurants in London, England, of selling premium wines some time before the date when producers' agents and top guides believe that these wines will reach their peak is attracting considerable controversy. Some restaurants are making a profit of up to 1,000 pounds sterling a bottle on this wine. However, some observers believe that premium wines should be drunk younger, and do not feel that this practice is necessarily wrong.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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