trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
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The Easy Way to Give Your Menu a Global Accent

The appetite for global flavors and authentic ethnic food is growing by leaps and bounds here in the United States.

Planetpro: No Time to Waste—Choosing More Sustainable Ingredients

Certain types of food place more strain on the environment due to their water or land requirements, carbon footprint, agricultural chemicals, biodiversity concerns, or other environmental pressures. 

Planetpro: No Time to Waste—The Restaurant’s Role in Reducing Trash

Today many customers are also interested in your waste reduction efforts, as they begin to realize the environmental costs of waste. In this first issue of Planetpro, we will take a look at this topic and show you some practical ways you can manage waste.

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Nutripro: Open for Business

COVID-19 may have played havoc with our industry, but the love people have for dining out is as strong as ever.  In this issue, we look at what has changed because of the pandemic and share tips and strategies for operating safely and getting back to serving our customers. 

Planetpro: No Time to Waste—At the Table

Dinner is served, but waste reduction doesn’t end here. There are several steps you can take to prevent or cut back on waste as you serve the meal and clean up after your guests.

Free eBook—Soup, The Versatility Never Stops

Customers love soup for its soul-soothing qualities. Operators love the labor and food utilization advantages. So, serve more soup. Get our free eBook with tips and recipes here.

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Keep Your Menu Current: Include Plant-Based Beverages

Plant-based beverages like juices and milk alternatives have soared in popularity. Learn how to satisfy the demand for these premium beverages that support premium pricing.

Japanese Hits All the Trend Notes

Intriguing ponzu, miso, and other Japanese flavors are finding their way on to more and more menus. Learn how the trend can work in your operation.

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Vegan Cuisine Soaring in Popularity

Plant-based foods are hugely popular. Get ahead of the wave and feature vegan dishes—no animal products whatsoever. Its trend line is up 97% in the past four years!

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10 Beverage Promotions That Work

Beverages are add-ons that add lots of profit. Discover 10 easy ways to promote beverage sales. It can be as easy as a food/beverage combo suggestion from the server. 

Speed Scratch Your Way to Sauce Success

Learn which sauces are trending right now. From aioli to reductions we’re seeing them on menus across the nation. Get speed scratch prep tips for deep flavor the easy way. 

Free eBook Shows the Versatility of Chicken

Chicken is liked or loved by 88% of patrons, so it pays to discover new recipes. We’ve got 10 great ones for you in our new eBook.

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