trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Plate of spiralized vegetables made from carrot, zucchini, and beetroot

Remaking Menus for Nutrition, Health and Wellness

Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) is a mega trend. Learn how substituting some ingredients can up the healthful quality of your recipes while maintaining taste.

Plate of beans, red quinoa, black rice, cranberries, and kale

Grains Are Growing. So Is Customer Demand

Grains are gaining in popularity and usage. Quinoa, couscous, farro, and spelt have joined rice and barley on our plates. Get the latest on grains, old and new.

Gluten Free for Dining Halls

The United States has roughly 5,600 universities, serving an average of 1,000 meals per day, per school. In today’s competitive landscape, colleges and universities are using dining halls and food offerings as a point of difference, rather than a point of necessity, to attract potential students.

Gluten Free for Restaurants

Today, 16% of US consumers are actively seeking to limit gluten, a protein naturally occurring in wheat, barley, and rye, from their diets. Although there is little scientific evidence to support people without Celiac disease eliminating gluten, many consumers associate this diet with a healthy lifestyle—some people even claim to feel better when limiting their gluten intake.

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Nestlé CEO Announces Ambition for Global Flagship Initiative at UN General Assembly

Nestlé Professional Supports International Chef's Day

Kids got their turn in the kitchen at International Chef’s Day. Nestlé Professional and Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosted young future chefs in a day of discovery.

Homemade chocolate brownies

Five Tips for Customizing Premade Desserts

Adding a sauce, or a cookie, may be just the touch needed to turn a premade dessert into a signature sweet. Learn five surefire ways to dress up speed scratch. 

Barb Schranz Is The Pumpkin Queen

The 2nd Annual Libby's® Think Like an Operator contest has a winner! Barb Schranz’s Curried Pumpkin and Peanut Stew wowed our judges.

Stir It Up Mix Bonus 4: Plate with Brazilian roast beef sandwich; bowls and burgers with chutney, onions, and spreads; plate

Distinctive Signatures Define Your Operation

FOURTH IN A SERIES: Signature menu items define your operation and offer customers a reason to return. Learn the 10 rules to signature success and make a super signature impression.

Wooden bowl with side of potato salad

Discover 9 Hot Trends for Sides

Make your sides dishes as creative and inventive as your mains. Your customers will love the upgrades! Learn how sides can work harder for you.

Pork sandwich on wooden platter

Customers Love Pork, Find New Ways to Serve It

Pork is a food service mainstay. Patrons love its flavor and value. Learn new ways to feature it from appetizers to center-of-plate. Get our new recipes!

International Chefs Day Helps Kids Eat Happy

Kids, food, and chefs are a great combination. That’s one reason we support International Chefs Day every year. Read how the Foods for Healthy Heroes theme cooked up some fun.

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