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Butterball Foodservice Launches National Initiative to Serve K-12 Schools
New Program Director to Build Partnerships with K-12 Districts & Bring Turkey to More School Menus Butterball, the world’s largest vertically integrated turkey processor, has committed to developing foodservice products to meet K-12 specifications and hired an industry veteran to lead its new national program. As consumer interest in buying Butterball turkey ranks higher than...
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Consumer Preference for Butterball Turkey Burgers Creates Operator Opportunity
Taste, Quality & Brand Are Key Factors in Choosing Burgers Burgers are a popular menu category, and the incidence of turkey burgers in particular increased by 20 percent at the top 500 limited-service restaurants from 2015 to 2017.1 Understanding what consumers are seeking can help operators distinguish their offerings from the competition’s. According to Technomic,...
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Butterball Foodservice Offers Full Line of Gluten-Free Deli Turkey Breast to Help Chefs Create Flavorful Menu Items. Consumers are specifically asking for better-for-you sandwich options, including ingredients that are higher quality, natural and gluten-free.
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Staying Relevant as Customers Work from Home
Lunch and happy hours were once key opportunities for attracting the office crowd, but since the onset of COVID-19, many have transitioned to working from home. Previously, a quarter of consumers were buying food or beverages from a restaurant or convenience store every day, and 37% did so several times a week. Since the start...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/staying-relevant-as-customers-work-from-home/
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Today, there’s more to a menu than breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks and small plates are becoming increasingly popular restaurant options. In three years, mentions of “small plates” on menus have increased by more than 800%. Consumers are snacking more than ever. Snacks at restaurants often give diners lower-calorie, lower-priced options, as well as the...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/snacking-expands/
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Bring Fall’s Hottest Trends to Your Menu
As the temperature drops, diners want to feel warm and cozy and indulge. Operators can prepare for this time of year by offering its most anticipated flavors. Stay on top of the latest menu trends for this coming fall according to Technomic. It wouldn’t be fall without apples, as 68% of consumers find them...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/bring-falls-hottest-trends-to-your-menu/
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Speed Smoking: How to Create Craveable Flavor in a Hurry
There’s nothing like the savory taste of foods that have been slow-smoked with care. More than 50% of consumers say they enjoy smokiness, and they’re looking for a greater variety of smoky flavors on menus. According to Technomic, diners consider their cravings for smoky flavor profiles to be unfulfilled. This might be due to the...
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Rethink Ethnic Cuisine for Generation Z
When operators are planning menus, they're often thinking about consumer preferences, but those vary across different age groups. As the older members of Generation Z, born during the mid-1990s, are reaching adulthood and becoming financially independent, they're attracting attention and influencing the foodservice industry. One of the defining aspects of this generation is its diversity—almost...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/rethink-ethnic-cuisine-for-generation-z/
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As the restaurant industry faces competition from movie theaters, grocery stores and other food-away-from-home sources, operators are testing out different strategies for driving traffic and stealing share from their competitors. Many are focusing on affordability—The NPD Group found that 25% of restaurant visits in 2017 were related to deals, and that percentage has increased for...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/adding-more-value-to-the-menu/
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K-12 Operators Expand from Cafeterias to Catering
K-12 operators are boosting revenue by catering school-related events. Staff meetings, sports team celebrations and graduation parties create ample opportunities to go beyond school lunch and serve the wider community. Catering benefits the school more than bringing in outside vendors. Plus, keeping the profits within the district reassures staff and students that they’re supporting their...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/k-12-operators-expand-from-cafeterias-to-catering/
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