trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.

Coffee Is the Takeout Champ. Sell More of It

Customers love coffee—from black to flat white to iced. And it pairs so well with meals at every daypart. Learn how to get patrons to say “Yes I’ll have a cup” more often. 

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Adapt to the New Normal: Simplify Your Menu

Learn how optimizing your menu can mean savings in labor and food costs with increases in efficiency. It’s a key profit strategy for operators adjusting to the new normal.

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Takeout Stars: Smoothies and Other Drinkable Snacks

Serve blended specialty beverages, smoothies, and shakes, as a meal accompaniment, as a meal replacement or simply as a liquid snack. That’s versatility! Learn the latest trends. 

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Plant-Forward Solutions

Bring variety and delicious taste to your menu with plant-forward, vegetarian or vegan offerings.

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Get Ready for Veganuary 2021

This annual pledge to follow a vegan diet for the month of January spotlights growing consumer interest in plant-based eating. Find out more about the trend and learn how to create exciting meatless menu options for January and beyond.

Break Breakfast Boundaries––Make It Portable

Takeout is hot, hot, hot right now. So, make sure you’re offering portable breakfast items. Breakfast sandwiches and other handhelds are easy and super-popular.

 

Vegetarians Deserve Good Sauces, Serve These

Sauces enhance almost any dish, but what about vegetarian/vegan cuisine? We have sauces for you that are meat and dairy free, delicious on plant-based and other dishes.

Asian Flavors, Traditional or Fusion, Get Rave Reviews

Asian sauces and condiments are at home in all kinds of kitchens. Ranging from sweet to spicy, and not forgetting umami, they infuse instant flavor in your dishes. 

Cleaner, Greener Business Ideas

Find out how Nestlé Professional has gone greener and cleaner—and how you can, too. These simple, practical ideas produce big savings.

Planetpro: No Time to Waste—Getting on the Right Track

No matter how much space, budget, or time you have to allocate to reducing waste, you can start to make changes today.

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Nestlé Is Dedicated to Reducing Plastics Use

Plastic waste is a worldwide problem, and Nestlé is committed to helping with the solution. Find out about our plan to make all of our packaging recyclable or reusable.

Doing Good Is Good for Business

Charitable activities are good for the community, and they can help get the attention of potential customers. Discover 12 ways that giving back can build your business.

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