Trends and Insights

Eighty-four percent of consumers are interested in purchasing supermarket deli “meals at home” at least one day per week.¹ New Stouffer’s® Home Meal Solution Kits cater to today’s busy lifestyles with simple, delicious take-and-bake meals.

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.

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.

Healthy once meant diet; the trend now is fresh. Fresh tells patrons that the ingredients are both wholesome and delicious. Learn tactics to make fresh work for you.

Add excitement to comfort classics with a few easy twists. Learn how a new technique or ingredient can transform a traditional favorite into something new and modern.

Chef Dominick Laudia 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.

Find out five ways to grow your midday sales. Guests are looking for faster, tastier, healthier lunches. Here’s how to serve them what they want.

There are so many reasons that soup works for a carryout menu that we had a hard time limiting our list to 10. Read on for great soul-soothing, delicious soup ideas. 

Give dairy products the credit they deserve. Consider how important cream, yogurt, and cheese are to your operation. They can boost profits with versatility and appeal.

Seasonings add flavor at every step; from prep to table, you can add deep, satisfying layers of flavor. Use these tips to amp up flavors for sales.

Cutting waste is a good thing—for the environment and for your profitability. Learn 12 simple ways you can control waste—and costs—in your operation.

The holiday season offers so many opportunities for extra profits. Discover easy ways to finish the year with a profit flourish. Plus get timesaving prep tips and party ideas.