trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
Middle Eastern Cuisine

Discover Middle Eastern Flavors Your Customers Love

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.

Multiple cups of coffee

Demand for Innovative Beverages Explodes

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.

Asian Flavors in bowl with egg

Asian Flavors Heat Up Hospitality

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.

Bacon in a tin cup on a table

Meeting the Appetite for Plant-Based Snacks

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.

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Infographic: Learn What Millennials Crave

Millennials have officially eclipsed Boomers in influence. Our Infographic has loads of trend data and useful insights. Get ready for the demographic changeover.

Lemon peel and glasses of juice on table

Functional Beverages Are Having Their Moment

Everyone is concerned about immune response these days. That’s the basis for the boom in Enhanced and Functional Beverages. Read more about the trend, here.

Variety of Mocktails in Ebook

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere – Cocktail and Mocktail eBook

Given the last two years, just about everyone could use a Cocktail or Mocktail. They’re an affordable, delicious diversion. Find new recipes to refresh your patrons. Get the eBook, here.

Coconut fruit bowl with beverage

Wake Up to Plant-Based Mornings

The plant-forward trend is strong in all dayparts, including breakfast. Wake up to the possibilities of meat and dairy alternatives in the morning. Get details and recipes, here.

Sandwich patty with noodles

Get Creative With Global Flavors

Keeping your menu edgy and interesting means offering the unexpected. Try mixing global cuisine flavor inspirations with American creativity. Get innovative!

Person pouring from a carafe in a crowded dining hall

Self-service Beverages, Their Time Has Come Again

These do-it-yourself beverage solutions continue to adapt to today’s fast-changing business environment. Here are some ways to get the most from your self-service program.

Sure-Fried Chicken Sandwiches: Golden Brown Success

Sure-Fried Chicken Sandwiches: Golden Brown Success

Fried chicken sandwiches are a springboard for creativity. What will make yours stand out? The roll, the condiments, the spices? Learn what styles are selling best. We have tips.

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Top 2022 Food & Beverage Industry Trends

Creativity and innovation solve challenges and guide industry growth.

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