trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Bottles of non-dairy plant-based milk side-by-side

Different Plant-Based Dairy Products Offer Something for Everyone

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.

Woman pumping sanitizer into her hand

Keep It Clean. Keep It Safe. Best Practices.

As you reopen, keep safety top-of-mind. Your customers and staff deserve to have confidence in your operation. So, follow these common-sense protocols and get back to business.

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Plant-Based Eating Trend Hits New High

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.

Farmer delivering a basket of local produce to a foodservice cafe owner

Sustainability, Back in Focus

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.

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Nutripro: Simple & Authentic

Today, diners increasingly care about how food is made and what ingredients it contains.  In this issue, we look at the growing interest in transparency and share some ideas for designing recipes and menus that deliver on taste, simplicity, and authenticity.

Nestlé Professional Seafood Recipes eBook

Catch of the Day—Our Free Seafood eBook

Seafood intimidates many home cooks, but they jump at ordering it in a restaurant. Give them more choices and opportunities with the delicious recipes in our free eBook.

Person chopping vegetables

Showcase How You Minimize Waste

Consumers and operators are refocusing on sustainability and conservation. One thing you can do is minimize food waste. Here’s an overview of what some operations are doing.

Man wearing apron handing BBQ takeout to a woman on a bicycle

15 Innovations That Came From the Pandemic

The pandemic forced foodservice to innovate. Some of the best ideas are likely to stick around for a long time. Read which can work for you, plus find out the trends to watch.

Bowl of tapioca and sliced nectarines

Irresistible Desserts = Easy Add-On Profits

Traditional or innovative, signature desserts are a goldmine of added profit. Let us show you how simple, but irresistible, desserts can make a big difference to the check.

Two people sharing a healthy snack of vegetable dips

Healthier Snacks Grow in Importance

The United States is a nation of snackers. And we’re choosing healthier options when we snack. Learn how to profit from the trend with our easy-to-implement snack suggestions.

Plated fish dish

Ghost Kitchens—A Winning Response to Trying Times

Ghost kitchens are an ideal response to the pandemic era. Learn how one operator combined menus from two cuisines in a single “ghost” facility with big success.

Creamed of mushroom gravy poured over steak

Gluten Free Solutions

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

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