trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Plate of blueberry cobbler with ice cream

Easy-to-Make, Easy-to-Sell Desserts

Offering a full dessert menu doesn’t require an in-house bakeshop, just some simple techniques and products. We have suggestions that will up your dessert game in a jiffy.

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The Dash From Halloween to New Year’s Starts Now

Time to plan for the holidays. Discover four key strategies that can make your end of year over-the-moon successful.

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Clean and Green

Juices and fruit-flavored beverages go all-natural.

Lobster roll on napkin and wood tabletop

Beyond Burgers—New Sandwich Trends

Sandwiches can be a canvas for your culinary creativity. Bread, protein, and condiments go together in infinite ways. Discover some of the latest trends and show off your sandwich skills.

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Better Food Keeps Hotel Guests Onsite

Hotels are customizing food service for their guests. From casual breakfast bars to cocktail lounges to high-end dining, hospitality operations are specializing and segmenting.

Pot of chicken stock with roasted chicken and assorted produce

Bases and Beyond—25 Ways to Add Flavor

Use bases to amp up the flavor in dozens of dishes—from soups to sauces, marinades to chili, and even Bloody Marys! Learn 25 delicious base flavor hacks.

Wooden platter of fish tacos with sides of salsas

Authentic Mexican Trend Heats Up

Mexican food is a North American mainstay, but the same-old, same-old Mexican flavors are giving way to more authentic, chef-driven Latin cuisine. Discover how it can work for you.

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The All-Day Dining Trend

Customer schedules don’t always align with breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. Discover how to be flexible and expand your service for happy patrons at every hour.

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Add Umami and Add Layers of Flavor

Learn how to enhance the taste known as umami in your cooking. It adds layers of depth to recipes while boosting patron satiation and satisfaction.

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8 Ways to Sell More Beverages

Beverages—hot or cold, soft or hard—have a big impact on your profitability. Discover 8 ways beverage sales can contribute more to your bottom line. We have great merchandising, serving suggestions, and a hot trend list here.

Fresh rosemary herb brine with orange peel

30 Ideas for Cutting Food Waste

Reducing food waste might be the very best way to reduce cost and increase sustainability. Discover how to use food scraps to make soups, sauces, and other flavorful dishes.

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20 Ingenious Hacks for You

Call them tricks, tips, or hacks: you’ll love these ingenious timesavers. We have 20 ways to speed prep, reduce waste, and generally make life in the kitchen simpler.

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