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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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Gluten Free Solutions

Confidently bring variety and delicious taste to your menu with gluten free solutions.

Plant Proteins Are Winning Over Meat Eaters

Plant-forward recipes can be just as delicious and satisfying as those with meat. And demand for nonmeat dishes has shown explosive growth. Learn what’s leading the trend. 

Indian Street Food—Favorite New Global Snack

Americans continue to seek out global cuisine, with Indian street foods now in the spotlight. Chaat, as these plates are known, is a true phenomenon that you should explore.

Grow Your Iced Coffee and Tea Sales. Here’s How…

Take an iced coffee or tea, add a splash or dash of flavor and voila! you have a premium beverage that supports a premium price. Learn what’s hot in the iced category.

Nutripro All About Balance magazine

Nutripro: All About Balance

As obesity and the health risks associated with it become more widespread, people are more aware of what they are eating and what it means for their health. In this issue, we examine the role that restaurants can play and share tips for offering and communicating healthier choices.

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Plant-Forward Solutions

Bring variety and delicious taste to your menu with plant-forward, vegetarian or vegan offerings.

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Get Ready for Veganuary 2021

This annual pledge to follow a vegan diet for the month of January spotlights growing consumer interest in plant-based eating. Find out more about the trend and learn how to create exciting meatless menu options for January and beyond.

Cleaner, Greener Business Ideas

Find out how Nestlé Professional has gone greener and cleaner—and how you can, too. These simple, practical ideas produce big savings.

Plant based Burger

Cash In on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Plant-based meat alternatives have come a long way from veggie burgers. The new choices offer satisfying flavor on par with the real thing. Read about the future of this trend, here.

Nutripro Open for Business magazine

Nutripro: Open for Business

COVID-19 may have played havoc with our industry, but the love people have for dining out is as strong as ever.  In this issue, we look at what has changed because of the pandemic and share tips and strategies for operating safely and getting back to serving our customers. 

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Vegan Cuisine Soaring in Popularity

Plant-based foods are hugely popular. Get ahead of the wave and feature vegan dishes—no animal products whatsoever. Its trend line is up 97% in the past four years!

EDWINS Making the Pivot to Takeout

Demanding times require swift innovation. The kind EDWINS, a training and fine-dining operation, did. They went to 100% takeout and delivery in about one day. Read how.

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