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 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.
Grab-and-go is growing fast due to customer demand for tasty food that’s instantly available. Discover ways operators are responding—supermarkets, c-stores, hotels, colleges, and employee dining, and restaurants at virtually every price point.
Catering is on the upswing, and a self-service program is a good way to leverage the trend. You may already have the staff and resources available, so get ready to start—or upgrade—your self-service catering now.
Offer Finger Foods and Snacks for Self-Service Catering Success
Snacking occasions are outnumbering traditional meals. Discover how versatile finger foods fit cocktail parties, working sessions, and more. They’re self-service, too!
Comfort and convenience are top trends. Leverage the momentum with family-size meals and comfort foods to-go for off-premise dining. We have some great ideas to get you started.
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.
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.
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.
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.
