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What You Might Have Missed in 2018
Like every year in foodservice, 2018 was filled with exciting storylines. From developments in K-12 delivery to a new generation of young consumers who love ethnic cuisine, so many new trends and ideas have come to life. To help you get up to speed on what you might have missed, here are several things that...
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Why Some Operators Are Saying Goodbye to Straws
Today’s consumers care more about what they eat than ever before. They’re thinking not only about the source of their food but also the sustainability of every aspect of the dining experience. This has led many operators to change the way they look at one thing you can find at any restaurant: the plastic straw....
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As the emphasis on sustainability continues to grow in foodservice operations across the country, colleges and universities are tapping into a unique source for support: their students. Campus farms—traditionally a vehicle for extracurricular activity and agricultural education—are now providing produce directly to operators to use as ingredients at dining halls, campus c-stores and more. Virginia...
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What the Rise in Robotics Means for Operators
Foodservice is getting more automated every year. Modern payment systems, smart kitchen equipment and other technological innovations have an effect on operators and patrons alike, changing and potentially limiting interactions between employees and customers. Some establishments are even going a step further, using robotic machines to carry out front- and back-of-house tasks. Food and beverage...
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How Mediterranean Flavor Is Finding its Way onto More Menus
In a fast-casual market that was once saturated with Mexican food and pizza chains, Mediterranean flavors have now taken center stage. The National Restaurant Association ranked Mediterranean as the eighth perennial-favorite flavor of 2018, and—based on the rapid growth of chains like CAVA and Zoës Kitchen—it’s poised to play an increasingly prominent role on menus...
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Why Operators Have a Unique Opportunity When it Comes to Employees and Customers with Disabilities
Foodservice operators are always working to meet the needs of their employees and their customers, and those efforts extend to people with physical and mental disabilities as well. Today, restaurants are implementing more than just wheelchair ramps. Some are employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while others are accommodating customers with varying physical disabilities....
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Taking Antipasto Beyond the First Course
Antipasto is an Italian term, which translates to “before the meal.” Traditionally, antipasto is meant to include a mixture of flavors and textures that stimulate the appetite prior to the main course. Many cultures have their own form of antipasto: Spanish cuisine includes tapas, French fare has hors d'oeuvres and American menus feature appetizers. While...
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Diners Have an Appetite for Entertainment
alleyToday’s diners continue to value experiences more and more. For some, going out to a restaurant to eat a meal is simply not enough. They hunger for great-tasting food as well as fun and excitement. Enter the world of eatertainment. Almost 60% of consumers say they’re intrigued by eatertainment concepts: venues that simultaneously serve meals...
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Bring Adventure to the Menu with Peruvian Flavors
As diners continue to seek new flavors, chefs are meeting demand by introducing more ethnic dishes to their menus. Many Latin American cuisines are moving into the food-away-from-home spotlight, but none are currently shining quite as brightly as Peruvian. Peruvian cuisine is one of the top trending global flavors and one of the National Restaurant...
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How Modern Payment Systems Are Changing the Customer Experience
For diners, convenience is king. Faster lifestyles have created a foodservice market that rewards shorter waits and fewer steps. Consequently, technological advancements have led to a surge of new payment products and practices in foodservice. Keep reading for a glimpse at some of the innovative payment systems flooding the industry: At full-service restaurants, pay-at-the-table solutions...
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