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French fries are a classic side dish across North America. They’re familiar, affordable and comforting—and that’s what makes them a delicious foundation for all kinds of toppings. Loaded fries and Canadian-style poutine are becoming menu favorites. In fact, Burger Business named loaded fries Side Dish of the Year in 2015. Fries are extremely easy to...
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Celebrate National Sausage Month
Known as a time for tailgating, bonfires and beer, it’s quite convenient that October is National Sausage Month. Once seen as peasant fare, sausage is a versatile ingredient that many chefs are experimenting with on their menus. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consumed an estimated 14 billion servings of sausage...
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The American diner has been around for more than 140 years, and its classic, comforting cuisine is seeing a recent resurgence. These local “greasy spoons” create a sense of community and often inspire emotional dining experiences for patrons across the nation. One of the most exciting things about diner food is that it isn’t specific...
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Better-for-You Breakfast Trends
In 2015, breakfast sales reached $52.2 billion. They’re estimated to total $60.4 billion in 2019. Cash in on the breakfast daypart by offering the better-for-you options patrons are seeking. According to Technomic, the incidence of breakfast foods with health claims on menus has grown by more than 96% over the past five years. Mintel reports...
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Mintel shows that the incidence of bacon jam on menus has grown by 50% between 2013 and 2016. Due in part to the resurgence of bacon as America’s most-loved meat, bacon jam is an on-trend condiment many patrons are seeking. The foodie culture has given rise to bacon as an ingredient in food items from...
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As the popularity of fermented foods continues to rise, German food is making a comeback in U.S. foodservice. From pretzel bread to house-made sausage and schnitzel, German-inspired foods can add a touch of authenticity to your menu. Express your culinary creativity with turkey as you explore these trends influenced by the cuisines of Deutschland: Fermented...
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The 2016 Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, September 7 through 19. During this time, 10,500 athletes from more than 200 countries will play 28 different sports, and more than 6 million ticket holders will pass through the gates. Add in 25,000 press and broadcast professionals and more than 45,000...
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Turkey is a Perfect Pick for Center of Plate
Turkey is already established as a go-to for a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, but it is an extremely versatile protein that can do so much more. Add value and increase traffic when you think beyond the bread for great-tasting turkey entrées. Diners are looking for more turkey dishes—37% say they’d like to see...
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What happens when you combine trending breakfast dishes and a perennial patron favorite? Delicious breakfast pizza is popping up on menus across the nation as more and more restaurants begin to offer breakfast all day. Breakfast pizza sales in 2015 were estimated at $52.2 billion, and expected to reach $60.4 billion by 2019. There are...
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If you’re a chef or foodservice operator, it’s safe to say you’ve served your fair share of sandwiches. While they are a menu staple, sandwich options don’t have to be limited to the familiar deli classics. Ethnic-inspired sandwiches are growing on menus, and they’re poised to stay popular for quite some time. Since the sandwich...
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