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Trends and Insights

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

6 Ways to Make the Most of Cocktails

Cocktails are important to profits and satisfied patrons. Use these six simple strategies to revitalize your cocktail program and ride this surging trend.
 

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21 Best-Selling Snack Ideas

American consumers are evolving into a nation of snackers. And that means more opportunities for you to sell appetizers, finger foods, and mini-desserts. Get 21 great snacking ideas right now!

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19 Sales Boosters for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Coffee and tea sell all day long. With some imagination you can sell even stronger. And don’t forget cocoa! We have some tips for your beverage program.

Coffee Facts

Coffee Facts

We’ve gathered some of the rich and interesting facts about coffee and its history here for you to read at your leisure. Settle down with a cup of NESCAFÉ and enjoy!

Meet the Millennial Shopper

Meet the Millennial Shopper

Millennials rely on grocery stores less than all other generations, but their interest in prepared foods is growing. In fact, millennials are the population group most likely to visit the supermarket just to make a prepared foods purchase.

Smoothies & Juices Drive Growth

Smoothie and juice sales are strong. Discover the fruit and vegetable juices and the innovative smoothies that are driving the trend.

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Here’s Your Global Barbecue Primer

Expand your BBQ offerings with grilling styles from around the globe. A marinade or rub is all you need to take your patrons on an exotic BBQ adventure.

Beyond Business Impact

Beyond Business Impact

NESCAFÉ Affects Global Improvement with its Social and Environmental Efforts
 

Chef Ralph Feraco accepts the Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award

Chef Ralph Feraco Honored with Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award

Chef Ralph Feraco accepts the Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award. Sponsored by Minor’s, the award was presented during the Chef Professionalism Dinner at the convention.

Gluten Free for Healthcare

Gluten, a protein naturally occurring in wheat, barley, and rye, has been causing quite the stir in the food industry in recent years. In fact, gluten free mentions have grown 1,981% on restaurant menus over the past decade. Gluten free as a descriptor has grown faster on menus than all-natural, organic, and local sourcing.

“Sandwich” Doesn’t Always Mean Meat

Meatless sandwiches always appeal. Grilled Cheese is an obvious example. But patrons are asking for other options like avocado, falafel, and soy steak.

Get the Most Out of Eggs

Find out how eggs can break out of breakfast into multiple dayparts. As a main course, in a sandwich or on hash, eggs are right morning, noon, and night.

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