trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Kid Stuff for Grownup Tastes

Kid Stuff for Grownup Tastes

Nostalgia is an invitation to reinvent casual classics.

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Marketing Strategies for Boomers and Gen X

Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are key consumer groups you need to attract. Learn more about their habits and preferences, because being profitable never gets old.

Cash in on Seasonal Splurging

Cash in on Seasonal Splurging

Adjust your menu and the calendar does most of the marketing for you.

Top-Quality Foods Shine with Simple Techniques

Display the taste and quality of your fresh, seasonal ingredients by using simple grilling, roasting, and smoking methods. Let the foods speak for themselves.

Side dishes of baked macaroni and cheese

Make Your Sides Spectacular

Create more memorable meals with unusual side dishes. Rather than everyday broccoli or string beans, set out a stylish signature side to delight your patrons.

Offer Deli Customers Restaurant Quality Food with New Stouffer’s Home Meal Solution Kits

Eighty-four percent of consumers are interested in purchasing supermarket deli “meals at home” at least one day per week.1 New Stouffer’s® Home Meal Solution Kits cater to today’s busy lifestyles with simple, delicious take-and-bake meals.

Mexican tostadas served on wood

Ethnic Foods: More Mainstream Than Ever

The International Trend isn’t slowing down. Consumers want more bold ethnic flavors. Offer choices like Greek, Thai, South American, and other “exotic” flavors and watch your sales soar. We have suggestions, recipes, and more

Plate of blueberry cobbler with ice cream

Easy-to-Make, Easy-to-Sell Desserts

Offering a full dessert menu doesn’t require an in-house bakeshop, just some simple techniques and products. We have suggestions that will up your dessert game in a jiffy.

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The Dash From Halloween to New Year’s Starts Now

Time to plan for the holidays. Discover four key strategies that can make your end of year over-the-moon successful.

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Clean and Green

Juices and fruit-flavored beverages go all-natural.

Lobster roll on napkin and wood tabletop

Beyond Burgers—New Sandwich Trends

Sandwiches can be a canvas for your culinary creativity. Bread, protein, and condiments go together in infinite ways. Discover some of the latest trends and show off your sandwich skills.

Businessman with beverage using cell phone and laptop in hotel lobby

Better Food Keeps Hotel Guests Onsite

Hotels are customizing food service for their guests. From casual breakfast bars to cocktail lounges to high-end dining, hospitality operations are specializing and segmenting.

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