trends and insights

Trends and Insights

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

Barb Schranz Is The Pumpkin Queen

The 2nd Annual Libby's® Think Like an Operator contest has a winner! Barb Schranz’s Curried Pumpkin and Peanut Stew wowed our judges.

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Distinctive Signatures Define Your Operation

FOURTH IN A SERIES: Signature menu items define your operation and offer customers a reason to return. Learn the 10 rules to signature success and make a super signature impression.

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Discover 9 Hot Trends for Sides

Make your sides dishes as creative and inventive as your mains. Your customers will love the upgrades! Learn how sides can work harder for you.

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Customers Love Pork, Find New Ways to Serve It

Pork is a food service mainstay. Patrons love its flavor and value. Learn new ways to feature it from appetizers to center-of-plate. Get our new recipes!

International Chefs Day Helps Kids Eat Happy

Kids, food, and chefs are a great combination. That’s one reason we support International Chefs Day every year. Read how the Foods for Healthy Heroes theme cooked up some fun.

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10 Trends Going Mainstream in 2017

Discover 10 of the hottest trends that will dominate the year in food service. From proteins and grains to social media, we have it all for you. 

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Why Frozen Foods May Actually Be Better Than Fresh

New technology means that frozen foods offer better quality and nutrition value than you might think.

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Nutripro Portion Awareness - Redesigning Desserts

Tips for making dessert a permissible indulgence.

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Nutripro Portion Awareness - On the Plate

The 10 essential tips for Plating:

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Nutripro Portion Awareness - On the Buffet

8 Tips on the Line

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Nutripro: Portion Awareness

Chefs play an important role in patron health. One way is portion control. Learn the latest trends that reduce portion size and calories while maintaining taste and eye appeal.

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6 Tips to Reduce Sodium, Not Taste

Health authorities recommend using less salt. But how do you do that without changing the flavor of your dishes? We have some helpful tips.

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