How diners' behavior has changed during COVID-19

The pandemic has altered consumer behavior like never before. By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 07, 2020

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COVID-19 has altered consumers’ behavior like never before. Here’s how diners say things have shifted for them due to the pandemic.

Source: Technomic 2020 Generational Consumer Trend Report

Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice.

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