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Food & Beverage Industry Trends 2019

Get Ready For New Year Opportunities

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Creating Shared Value with Nestlé Corporate Social Responsibility

Creating Shared Value is a fundamental business principle at Nestlé Professional. It’s our approach to ensuring long-term company success, while shaping a better, healthier world for society.

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Authentic and Artisanal: Keywords for Success

Millennials and foodies of all ages perk up when the words housemade and artisan appear on a menu. Give them the authenticity they want, in a way that works in your operation.

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20 Fresh Cues to Implement Now

Your patrons want fresh foods and fresh preparations. Learn new ways to deliver what they want—and to entice them with fresh specialties.

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Nutripro: Make it Sizzle—The New Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

In response to a rising demand for sustainable, healthy ways to eat, plant-based proteins are popping up on menus all over the globe.  This issue will help you make the most of one of the hottest trends in the industry. 

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Chicken: Classic to Cutting Edge

Chicken has universal appeal for consumers. For chefs, it has great flavor and profit potential. Learn the latest trends that have chicken sales flying high.

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Guilt-Free Consumption. Give Your Customers the Option.

Healthy, tasty food served with a social responsibility ethic. That’s what is drawing customers. Learn how you can get on top of the trend with a few key concepts, along with easy-to-implement recipes.

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NutriPro All About Balance—Share What You Now With Your Guests

Research shows that one of the keys to developing loyal customers is reducing the amount of work they have to do. When it comes to helping them decide what and how much to eat, there are several areas where you can do at least some of the heavy lifting for them1,2. Even if guests choose to indulge during one meal with you, they’ll be equipped with the knowledge to balance out their meals for the rest of the day or week. 

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Whip Up Excitement with Blended Beverages

Blended beverages are foodservice staples. But there's more to offer than milkshakes and smoothies. Discover how fruit, veggies, and other add-ins can expand your beverage menu.

Discover Zippy, Zesty On-Trend Sauces

A splash or drizzle of an exciting sauce is all you need to lift a dish to the next level. We have eight awesome sauce ideas that you can use today. Get on trend now.

Discover Why Asian Noodles Are on So Many Menus

Noodle dishes are everywhere in Asia. Discover some great variations—from ramen to lo mein to experimental mashups. Patrons love the flavors and textures of the East.

A Cup of Questions

Today’s specialty coffee drinkers want answers — can you share the who’s, what’s, and where’s of your beans?

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