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In today’s foodservice landscape, we see obscure ethnic ingredients trending, lighter fare for health-conscious diners and a desire for food served faster than ever. It’s easy to see how classic American-Italian dishes, such as lasagna, beef braciola, handmade spaghetti and meatballs or pizza, may not fit in. On the contrary, many chefs are taking Italian...
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Start the Holiday Season off Right
Today, appetizers are more than meal starters. They’re a way for chefs and operators to test new flavors on the menu. They’re a way for diners to try multiple menu items without splurging. And they’re a way to appeal to busy diners during the holiday season. From a functional standpoint, it’s easier for operators to...
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Now Playing: Movie Theater Dining Gets an Upgrade
“Dinner and a movie” is getting a new definition as movie theaters continue to enhance their food options. Once limited to soda, popcorn and candy, dining selections at theaters are becoming more elaborate and on trend. Are restaurant-quality movie theater meals poised to steal share from your operation? Read on to learn more. Traditionally, movie...
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Food halls are growing in popularity across the nation. According to Restaurant Hospitality, new food halls are opening at an average of nearly one per week throughout the U.S. These large-scale dining areas offer consumers much more than typical food courts or even restaurants. While the basic format of a food hall could be considered...
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It’s no surprise that pizza continues to stand out as a popular food choice on college and university campuses—nearly 70% of Gen Zers say they like to order pizza. It seems that no matter the time of day, the comfort-inducing combination of cheese, sauce, crust and toppings is the perfect way to satisfy their hunger....
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Deliver on Consumer Cravings with Better Burgers
Burgers have been popular for years, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Nearly 90% of consumers still eat burgers one or more times per month, and 56% eat them at least once per week. On top of this, consumers are turning to burgers with quality and wellness in mind. More than half of...
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Feature Fall Flavors with Savory Applications for Apples
October is National Apple Month, which makes it an ideal time to capitalize on consumer interest in fruit. According to Technomic, fresh fruit is one of the healthy ingredients diners would like to see more of in foodservice establishments, and demand for apple-flavored dishes grows during the fall. Take advantage of these trends by highlighting...
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A Fresh Take on Pizza: Healthy Twists Are Trending
Pizza is often far removed from the list of foods most people would consider healthy—but it doesn’t have to be. Diners are looking for better-for-you takes on this perennial favorite, and chefs are finding unique ways to deliver. Of all pizza consumers, 30% are seeking healthier pizza components, such as alternative crusts and toppings. Diners...
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Just when you thought breakfast, lunch and dinner were the only dining opportunities for foodservice, a fourth daypart has begun to emerge: snack time. It’s very common—80% of consumers say they snack no less than one time each day, and 57% graze two or more times every day. Retail stores have long served as the...
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The Key to Attracting More Families
It might be hard to believe that most millennials are all grown up. Once in the spotlight as the youngest generation, almost half of them now have children of their own. Nearly 90% of these families consider kid friendliness to be a major factor in deciding where to eat. When dining away from home, millennial...
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