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Sigep 2022 to outline what’s new and next in the dessert-and-coffee foodservice sector

Sponsored content from our partner Italian Trade Agency on Dec. 15, 2021

What benefits can the global gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee foodservice industries gain from participating at Sigep 2022? Sigep, the Dolce World Expo organized by the Italian Exhibition Group, w...

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Analysts expect a broader test of McDonald’s McPlant burger next year

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2021

The plant-based sandwich is apparently performing well in a limited, eight-store test. But it could still be some time before the product appears on nationwide menus.

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Brunch is booming and holiday flavors and colors dress up menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2021

Taste Tracker: First Watch and Bar Louie go big at brunch; gingerbread, pomegranate & mint trend; cluckin’ at Jollibee’s and Miller’s Ale House; Red Lobster dives into sea-cuterie.

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Chefs put new spins on charcuterie

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2021

Unique ingredients, artisanal sourcing and creative presentations are taking the traditional meat-and-cheese board to the next level.

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Breakfast sides, immune-boosting desserts and Mexican flatbreads are trending on the global menu scene

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 06, 2021

2022 is shaping up to be a bounce-back year, according to Technomic’s Global Trends Forecast, with both familiar and emerging trends impacting foodservice.

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Restaurants ease holiday stress with meals to-go and festive drinks

Dec. 06, 2021

Taste Tracker: IHOP does breakfast to go; celebrate the Mexican way at Fuzzy’s, Torchy’s and Miguel’s Jr.; Chili’s mixes up seasonal sips and more menu news of the week.

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Is Wafu cuisine the next big thing?

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 02, 2021

The culinary techniques and flavors from Japanese and Italian cultures combine to drive this emerging cuisine. But don’t call it fusion.

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Shake Shack tries a new strategy: Premium menu add-ons

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 02, 2021

Black truffles, cherry peppers, avocado and more are helping the fast casual drive check averages even as margins get hit by soaring labor, food and supply costs.

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