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When it comes to senior living, gone are the days of buffet-style dining and flavorless foods. Chefs and operators are moving to more natural ingredients, on-trend recipes and various service formats to meet the needs of diners in senior living communities. The majority of Americans older than 65 receive some type of long-term care. This...
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Positive perceptions of no-antibiotics-ever poultry are growing, and millennials and boomers are a major force behind that growth. By offering no-antibiotics-ever options, you can drive traffic, increase check averages and better align with the values of these two influential demographics. Today’s diners—especially boomers and millennials—are more health conscious than ever. Better-for-you dishes are in demand at restaurants, and...
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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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Meet Dieter Demands with Turkey
Dieters often find it difficult to eat away from home. But as certain diets rise in popularity, more and more restaurants are updating their menus to better accommodate various eating habits. For instance, Chipotle released a line of Lifestyle Bowls, customized meals to match an array of its customers’ wellness goals. It’s easy to satisfy...
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It can be a challenge to target specific demographics, and doing so requires a deep understanding of consumer tastes. While operators have traditionally focused on bringing in particular age groups, several have shifted their attention to female customers. In a study conducted by Women’s Foodservice Forum, McKinsey & Company and Lean In, women had the...
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It’s the hook that reels people in. According to Technomic, 41% of consumers between the ages of 18 and 34 take sauces into account when deciding where to eat. Increasing the variety of condiments can attract this demographic while giving them the chance to sample new flavors. Plus, these garnishes are easy tools for customization,...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/make-your-sauces-a-success/
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How to Win over Customers with Appetizing Menu Descriptions
For customers ordering food away from home, doing so online was picking up steam even before the pandemic. But the shift away from indoor dining in 2020 increased this trend dramatically. According to the Boston Consulting Group, digital ordering represented 28% of all orders at the end of 2020, compared with 10% before the pandemic....
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The season for all things grilled is now in full swing, and consumers are again searching for new and better burgers. According to the National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot 2014 Culinary Forecast, almost half of the chefs surveyed said gourmet or specialty burgers are a hot trend.
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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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New Technomic Report Shows Rising Popularity of Breakfast Burgers and Beef Alternatives
September 16, 2015—Burgers are a perennial favorite, and twists on this American classic have become more popular than ever. According to the recent Technomic report, breakfast burgers are one such trend—more than a third of millennials find them appealing.1 In addition, more than a third of consumers say they would like to see more alternative...
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