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Smashburger tests a new burger made with real plants

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger is made with jackfruit, which can be substituted for another protein in any menu item.

Food

Slutty Vegan shares the secrets behind the Hawt Toddy Chili Bowl

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2023

Fans are standing in long lines to grab a taste of the brand’s plant-based comfort this winter.

Financing

Are plant-based meats a fad, trend or niche?

Jan. 24, 2023

Technomic's Take: The growth potential for alternative meats has always been more limited than many people thought. But they are not going away from restaurant menus, either.

Food

6 global restaurant trends impacting menus in 2023

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2022

Technomic takes a trip around the world to forecast what operators can expect to see happening next year.

Food

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

Trending plant-based dishes to add to the menu

Sponsored content from our partner Basic American Foods on Nov. 07, 2022

While plant-based diets are still the minority, restaurants are wisely upping the number of meatless options on menus, both for diners who never eat meat as well as those who are simply curious to try a dish that doesn’t contain it.

Financing

Beyond Meat cuts staff as the plant-based trend peaks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: The fake meat maker is cutting 19% of its workforce in the latest sign that the plant-based trend is past its peak.

Food

Reimagining the potato for craveable, high-margin offerings

Sponsored content from our partner Basic American Foods on Oct. 13, 2022

From morning to night, potatoes are the perfect canvas for making craveable entrees, sides and more. What’s more, when they’re made into full dishes rather than just being sold as standalone sides, they offer higher margins for operators—what’s not to love about potatoes? Here are a few ways operators can make unique potato dishes that are sure to become instant classics

Food

Consumers’ appetite for plant-based meat products may be waning

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2022

The market for processed plant-based meat alternatives is shrinking, according to new research and purchasing data.

Food

Why potatoes are the perfect plant-based side solution

Sponsored content from our partner Idahoan Foods on Sep. 30, 2022

Growing preferences towards plant-based and flexitarian diets, as well as accommodating for sensitivities and intolerances, can be difficult for operators, and many traditional sides aren’t making the cut. Potatoes provide the perfect solution.

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