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Restaurant and foodservice operators have a new option for plant-based menu items

Sponsored content from our partner Daiya on Nov. 15, 2022

Dairy-free choices, such as cream cheese, offer new opportunities.

Food

Popeyes launches a Blackened Chicken Sandwich that took 4 years to perfect

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

The chain is primed to reignite the chicken sandwich wars by challenging competitors to “copy this.”

Operations

Upcycling's uptick holds promise for zero-waste goals

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

Upcycling transforms spent grain and other edible byproducts into food that goes on the plate—not into the compost bin or landfill.

Beverage

Sober bars and zero-proof drink lists add buzz to alcohol-free socialization

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

More consumers want to abstain from alcohol at least some of the time, and operators are answering the call with booze-free cocktail selections that are just as buzz-worthy.

Food

Filipino cuisine finally gets its day in the sun

By Nancy Kruse on Nov. 07, 2022

State of the Plate: Filipino cuisine has long been predicted to be the "next big thing." RB's menu trends columnist says it finally may be happening.

Food

Sweetgreen launches dessert with renowned pastry chef

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2022

You’ve eaten your vegetables. Now you can have a gluten-free Crispy Rice Treat.

Food

The pink food trend is poised to give menus a rosy glow

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 31, 2022

Technomic’s 2023 predictions include an increase in bold, pink-hued ingredients on menus, some with health-promoting properties.

Consumer Trends

Want your LTO to work? Include apples, bacon or steak

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2022

These are the ingredients, flavors and menu items that consumers find the most appealing in limited-time offers, according to Technomic.

Food

Plant-based seafood and healthy comfort food highlight emerging menu trends

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 20, 2022

Here's a look at some of the food trends that were in focus at Foodservice Director's recent Menu Directions Conference.

Food

Fresh pasta shapes up the fall menu at North Italia

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 19, 2022

Chef Chris Curtiss ties into National Pasta Day with the debut of seasonal pastas in on-trend shapes.

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