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Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
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Use Key Ingredients Across Dayparts

As dayparts blur, the industry sees prominent lunch and dinner items featured on breakfast and brunch menus — and vice versa. Here are some tips for using key ingredients across dayparts to reinvigorate your men

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Combine Coffee and Desserts to Make Something New

Coffee and desserts are sharing menus, and not just as accompaniments to each other. Here’s a look at how coffee desserts are changing the way we think about our treats.

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Top 3 College & University Food Service Insights in 2025

Read our top 3 insights for college & university food service leaders. 

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10 Ways to Trim Food Costs

Keeping food costs under control is essential to your success. Here are 10 easy steps you can take today to lower spending.

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Discover International Beverages Your Patrons Will Love

International beverages enhance the depth of menus, satisfy patrons' search for adventure, and create positive connections through global flavors.

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Go Bigger and Better with your Breakfast Menu

Breakfast sales are poised to be bigger and more prolific than ever. It’s the right time to ensure your menu stands out with quality, variety and all-day accessibility.

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A Hot Trend for Grab & Go Markets

On-the-go consumers are gravitating toward snacking during the day, with nearly three-quarters swapping out a traditional meal with a snack at least once a week. That’s where Hot Pockets® comes in. They’re the perfect way to stock your grab & go station, snack counter, hot bar or micromarket with the quick and delicious options your customers are looking for.

Morning Breakfast Menus, All-Day Breakfast Sales

Breakfast doesn’t have to stop before noon. Patrons are asking for eggs, grains, and beverages on all-day breakfast menus. Learn to optimize your breakfast menu! 

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Serve Holiday-Specific Beverages This Holiday Season

The holiday season is expanding. Learn how to customize your beverages to match the many new seasonal and cultural celebrations.

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6 Holiday Profit Tips for Your Restaurant

Make this year’s holiday menu small on labor and big on sales with these six easy ideas.

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How to Barbecue with Global Flavors

American barbecue is getting a global twist. Learn about this next-gen barbecue trend and how to introduce it to your menu.

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Get the Most Out of Your Dessert Menu

Capture the full potential of your menu with Nestlé Professional Solutions.  

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