Trends and Insights

When plants are the key ingredient, they may need a little help to perform up to your standards. That's why many plant-based products include ingredients to enhance the flavor, mouthfeel, consistency, or other factors that you expect—and that your customers demand.

Plant-based dairy products have been on the market for a while now, so many of your guests have probably already heard of them. This growing awareness (and in some cases, a preference for plants) will make it easier for you to promote new recipes. Here are a few ideas to help you plan a successful rollout on menu.

Choices, choices! The arrival of so many plant-based products on the market is great news for chefs, baristas, and consumers because it means they can pick the right option for every situation. There’s no one best answer. Instead, consider how products made with each of these sources compare when choosing what to offer your guests.

Plant-based eating has increased over 3,000% in the past four years! Now is the time to get aboard this juggernaut. Make your menu trend right with these 15 ideas.

As COVID-19 challenges ease, the foodservice industry is once again focusing on sustainability, rededicating itself to greener operations, ethical operating principles, and environmental initiatives.

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

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. 

A comprehensive food-waste audit is the first step to solving the problem.

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.

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.

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.