Trends and Insights

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!

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.

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. 

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

Tips for making dessert a permissible indulgence.

The 10 essential tips for Plating:

8 Tips on the Line

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.

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

Expand your beverage horizons with global favorites like agua frescas, Thai iced tea, and lassi. Follow the global flavor trend for liquid profits.

Delicious dips and tasty spreads add so much to starters, sandwiches and more. Discover how global flavors have expanded this segment and how patrons have responded. 

Fast Casual Diners Crave Technology Trend Report Summary