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10 Ideas Worth Stealing from FARE

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 20, 2013

Here are some of the ideas, trends and smart strategies we heard that could help all foodservice operators, regardless of their channel.

Consumer Trends

Conference finds experience trumps food for attention

 Jun. 20, 2013

Assessments of consumer preferences repeatedly turned during a conference this week for limited-service operators to observations that experience is outshining food as a customer draw.

Consumer Trends

Smoke signals flavor

Jun. 20, 2013

Industry research has put the spotlight on smoking, calling it out as a superstar preparation technique. It’s not smoke and mirrors—as it has for thousands of years, smoking continues to be a go-to method to enhance the natural flavors of a variety of foods.

US Foods Unveils New Sandwich Product Line

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 24, 2013

ROSEMONT, IL (June 24, 2013)—US Foods unveiled its new product line featuring seasonal favorites and fresh takes on a summer staple – the...

Food

Freshness and Choice = Value

Jun. 25, 2013

How do restaurant customers define value? While "quality for the price" tops the list, fresh ingredients and a variety of choices are close behind, according to a recent NPD report entitled Defining Value: Where Consumers Choose to Eat Out. The report identifies five segments of diners, the largest of which are not driven by low pricing and deals.

Consumer Trends

Time to scream for ice cream

Jun. 28, 2013

July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday (July 22nd this year) is National Ice Cream Day, both officially designated by President Reagan back in 1984. From single scoop cones to drinkable desserts, operators are offering Americans many tempting ways to indulge this summer.

Consumer Trends

Freshen Up Summer Sides

Jun. 28, 2013

Globally inspired ingredients are showing up across the menu, from appetizers to cocktails to side dishes. Updating sides with new flavors and textures is a simple but profitable way to capitalize on this growing trend.

Hominy

By Megan Warmouth on Jul. 06, 2013

Hominy is no longer taking a backseat to its parent, corn, or to masa, the ground up version of itself used to make tortillas. Ever increasingly, this alkali-treated form of corn is being featured in a variety of ways across restaurant menus.

Food

Global flavors enliven small plates

By Megan Warmouth on Jul. 16, 2013

Choosing small plates offers diners the opportunity to try a variety of menu items and flavors—which, according to a recent report by Technomic, is what 70% of consumers are looking for in shareable dining.

Food

Sweet Globalization

Jul. 29, 2013

Globalization, plus the increase in consumer interest in food and a nagging sweet tooth, have pushed the desire for bolder and more diverse flavors beyond center-of-plate.

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