Trends and Insights

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.

Reducing waste that goes to landfill is good business—and improves your brand image. Learn how Nestlé has achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill in its manufacturing facilities and operations and how you can too.

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. 

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!

Great cocoa is important to Nestlé, as is the welfare of our small suppliers internationally.

75 percent of consumers report that they are more positively motivated to give their business to locations that offer All-Natural options.¹

As part of our Creating Shared Value approach, Nestlé USA is committed to hiring American veterans. Read about how that supports them and strengthens the company.

Back of House

Food allergies are common, and sometimes hidden. Learn how to make your operation sensitive to your patrons’ allergy issues. It’s easier than you might think.

Sugar contributes to obesity, and major healthcare costs. Learn why sugar can be too much of a good thing, and how to reduce it in recipes.