trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Vegetable-centric kebabs on an outdoor grill

Add Craveability to Plant-Based Cooking

Produce-based cooking is fast gaining popularity. Get in on the trend, and find new ways to deliver extra flavor and craveability from plant-based recipes. 

Chef chopping celery; glass with fresh green smoothie

25 Ways Root to Shoot Minimizes Produce Waste

Why throw out useable produce? Learn how to maximize the yield from every vegetable you cut. It speaks to sustainability and makes for more flavor. 

There’s More to Protein Than Meat

Plant proteins are challenging meat’s standing. Nuts, seeds, soy, grains and lentils are among the alternatives that pique consumer interest. Learn how to adapt to the trend and make it your friend.

 

Raw bowl with grains and legumes

Adapt to Today’s Demand for Plant-Based and Flexitarian Menus

Patrons are consuming more fruits and vegetables—but haven’t abandoned meat. They’re called “flexitarians.” Learn how to appeal to this taste trend with craveable, delicious menu items that focus on plant-forward foods.

Bibimbap in cast iron pot

Menu More Plants: Asian Inspirations

Plant-forward cooking is super popular, and Asian cuisine is the easy way to rock the trend. Learn which Asian styles will please your guests and work for you.

Lemonade with cucumber, basil, and sparkling water

Refreshing Summer Beverages: Lemonade and Beyond

Warm weather means an uptick in cold beverage sales. Be ready with signature thirst quenchers. We have the rundown on the very best coolers.

Jars of berry-infused iced tea

Refreshing Summer Beverages: Iced Tea and Kombucha

Warmer weather signals a great time to offer on-trend iced tea specialties and kombucha, an attention-grabbing new category made from fermented, sweetened tea.

vegetables on a chopping block

10 Tips for Managing Seasonal Menus

Seasonal is a word that customers look for on menus, along with fresh, local, and sustainable. Respond with these 10 tips to help you manage your seasonal menu offerings and keep customers coming back.

Texture Keeps It Interesting

Delicious food is about flavors—and texture. Learn how to add and manipulate textures to make every mouthful a pleasure of taste and crunch.

Whole sardines in a metal bowl

Quality, Sustainable Seafood Gets Consumers’ Attention

Learn why sustainable seafood, including a traceable supply chain, is important to the planet, consumers, and you. It’s more than just “doing the right thing.” It’s an intelligent business strategy.

Snack-sized mini sandwiches

Offer Better Snacks to Build Your Sales

Everyone snacks between meals. Learn how different and better snacks can set your operation apart from the competition while satisfying consumer demand.  

Grab and go sandwich; quinoa and amaranth salad

Sandwiches and Salads: Grab-and-Go Classics

Grab-and-Go foods are super popular with on-the-run consumers. And nothing fits the niche better than sandwiches and salads. They are delicious and hold well. Discover extra ways to showcase these in-demand menu items.

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