It pays to take notice when two foodservice trends intersect and, right now, snacking and plant-forward are holding strong. Play both at once for a big power move.
The plant-forward trend is strong in all dayparts, including breakfast. Wake up to the possibilities of meat and dairy alternatives in the morning. Get details and recipes, here.
Nestle Professional USA Announces Coolfood Menu Certification in Partnership with World Resources Institute
As consumers increasingly seek out more sustainable meals, foodservice operators have an opportunity to help their customers choose climate-friendly options. In collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI), Nestlé Professional USA has become the first Coolfood Meals Ambassador to offer recipes with the Coolfood Meals badge that operators can use to help guide diners’ choices.
PLANT-FORWARD AND VEGETABLE-CENTRIC RECIPE INSPIRATIONS
Today’s flexitarian consumers are eating less meat. They’re looking for healthful and delicious options featuring produce, grains, and plant proteins. Use the recipe inspirations below to develop your own signature plant-forward dishes that “wow” guests and keep them coming back.
Blended beverages range from classic juice-based smoothies to frozen blended coffee and beyond. Find out some of the top trends in this ever-popular drink category.
Enhance your plant-based offerings with flavor cues from India, Asia, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. Your patrons will love a touch of global interest.
Planetpro: No Time to Waste—More From Every Ingredient
Generations of cooks have learned to squeeze every ounce of goodness from their ingredients. And many time-honored techniques are also effective ways to cut down on kitchen waste.
Six Tips for Introducing Plant-Based Dairy Products to Your Menu
If you’re adding new foods and beverages to your menu, you want your guests to be excited about them right away. Here are a few ideas to get your new offerings off to a successful start.
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.
