Trends and Insights

Foodservice is feeling the crunch of the current labor market. From smart hiring to better training, improved benefits, technology assists, and operational hacks, discover strategies to stay fully staffed.

One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, more! With menu applications across all dayparts and high consumer acceptance, potatoes have star-power status that never wanes.

Up to 67% of consumers love/like smoothies. They are refreshing, healthy, portable and make a great snack or meal addition. Here are some ways on how to profit from the demand.

Learn how to leverage late-night dining and all-day breakfast trends to increase restaurant visits and introduce new streams of revenue.

Ghost Kitchens are quick to ramp up, require limited investment, and let you experiment with menus. See what’s big in this $43 billion¹ segment and scare up some profits.

Coffee has moved onto dessert menus in a big way and not just as an accompaniment to food. Here’s a look at how coffee is changing the way we think about dessert. 

Speed-scratch is the secret weapon for foodservice kitchens, increasing productivity and ensuring consistent quality. Get food to the table faster with labor savings to boot. Learn how speed-scratch works.

With Middle Eastern flavors playing big in the trend world, adding them to menus is a smart move. A selection of ingredients that’s strong on multiuse versatility works in most any operation; it may be time to add some to inventory.

Customers are in an adventurous mood, opening new opportunities for beverages. Here are some of the latest trends to help spark menu ideas, from the functional to the wildly indulgent.

Spicy, sweet, savory Asian flavors continue to attract a growing fanbase. Learn which spices and menu items are trending, and how to add them to your menu.

College students love innovative cuisine.  And, they’ll take that appetite for new tastes with them after graduation. Discover what your future patrons want to eat. Hint: It’s pretty amazing.

It pays to take notice when two foodservice trends intersect and, right now, snacking and plant-forward are holding strong. Play both at once for a big power move.