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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...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/celebrate-national-sausage-month/
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Busy diners are ditching traditional, sit-down meals for grab-and-go options across dayparts. Their demand for portable meals has risen a remarkable 72% since 2020, prompting many operators to add more options or optimize their branding to entice consumers looking for healthy yet convenient meals.
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/grab-and-go-is-going-up/
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Make the Most of Back-to-School Season
Most parents would agree that it’s never too early to start preparing for back-to-school season. Follow their lead and start getting your operation ready for the onslaught of busy families and back-to-school shoppers. 83% of back-to-school shopping will take place in brick-and-mortar stores, as opposed to online retailers. Take advantage of this increase in foot...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/make-the-most-of-back-to-school-season/
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Quality protein, flavorful condiments and fresh toppings are key for successful sandwich sales. But there’s one more thing that’s often an afterthought to chefs and operators—the bread.
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/its-all-about-the-bread/
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Brunch is an underexplored dining occasion that presents a profitable opportunity for many chefs and operators throughout the foodservice industry. A combination of the best foods breakfast and lunch have to offer, this mid-morning meal is finally making a comeback. The resurgence of brunch can be attributed to the fact that many Americans are seeking...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/break-into-brunch/
Recipe
Serve The Sunnyvale Benedict as an indulgent breakfast or brunch option. With a crispy tostada, rich and spicy hollandaise sauce, and savory turkey breakfast sausage, this combination of flavors and textures is a must-have for your morning menu.
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/recipes/the-sunnyvale-benedict/
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What Families Want from To-Go Meals
Nearly one-third of households agree that having more family-focused meals is a positive outcome of these challenging times. While they’re making a greater effort to spend time together, they don’t always want to do so in the kitchen. That’s why, according to Datassential, there’s also an increase in demand for multi-serving, to-go items. Here...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/what-families-want-from-to-go-meals/
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Grab ‘n Go Continues to Expand in C&U
Between classes, jobs and extracurricular activities, college students need flexibility and convenience. Operators are adding grab ‘n go items to increase on-campus sales amidst rising off-premise competition. By offering more variety and on-trend items in this portable format, they can compete with fast-casual restaurants and win back these dollars. Proximity and speed are still major...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/grab-n-go-continues-to-expand-in-cu/
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Technomic Poultry Report Finds More Consumers Agree That Turkey is a Healthier Protein Alternative
Turkey Consumption Preferred to Beef or Pork, and Turkey-Based Substitutes Ordered More than Chicken-Based Substitutes Across All Dayparts Diners are increasingly looking for menu alternatives. According to Technomic’s 2015 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report, 61% agree that turkey (vs. only 59% for chicken) is healthier than beef or pork. In addition, more...
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Help Students Fight the Freshman 15
Most college and university students are about to start (or already starting) the spring semester. It’s the perfect time to help them implement better eating habits, and fight the "freshman 15."
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/help-students-fight-the-freshman-15/
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