Trends and Insights

Shareable starters, small plates, and sides offer guests a way to try out new tastes. That social aspect is one of the reasons for their increasing popularity. Read more about this hot trend.

Give dairy products the credit they deserve. Consider how important cream, yogurt, and cheese are to your operation. They can boost profits with versatility and appeal.

There are food and menu trends that come and go, and then there are trends that fundamentally change the way operators do business and customers enjoy away-from-home dining experiences. Here are 10 that look like real game-changers.

FIRST IN A SERIES: Limited-Time Offers and Daily Specials are surging in importance, letting operators try new ideas and keeping customer interest high. Learn successful recent promotions.

Seasonings add flavor at every step; from prep to table, you can add deep, satisfying layers of flavor. Use these tips to amp up flavors for sales.

The versatility of noodles is astonishing. Depending on the form and the sauce they can be Mediterranean, Asian or even German. Noodles are always popular and profitable.

Looking for a new taste trend? Then explore the flavors of Latin America with Nestlé Professional. We make it easy for you to offer exotic, robust, and customer-pleasing dishes from Brazil, Peru, and the Caribbean. Discover why this cuisine is creating so much excitement.

Desserts are always a favorite whether traditional, unusual, mega-size, or mini. There is a reason they are served by 91% of restaurants! Learn 10 new twists to sell more sweets.

Cutting waste is a good thing—for the environment and for your profitability. Learn 12 simple ways you can control waste—and costs—in your operation.

Restaurant concepts (like buffets and even room service) are popping up in hospital food service operations. Get insights on this and other revenue-producing trends. Plus learn how Nutripro can improve the variety, quality, and better-for-you profile of the recipes on your menu.

"Stealth Health" is all about cooking with less salt and fat, but without making it seem like you've deleted the yum factor from your menu. Learn how restaurateurs are reformulating recipes to be healthier while still attracting customers with great taste, and tempting menu options.

Americans like salt—but they also want healthier food. Learn how you can keep the flavors they love while reducing the amount of sodium in your recipes. It could be as easy as adjusting the acid balance. Learn seven top tips, plus get links to great new reduced-sodium recipes here.