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By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2021

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

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Sweetgreen embraces cauliflower in new fall menu

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 07, 2021

The fast casual is adding a new Buffalo Cauliflower side dish and a Curry Cauliflower bowl to its autumnal offerings.

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Pizza Hut marks the 25th anniversary of its iconic stuffed crust, celebrating both old and new global iterations

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2021

The chain was the first to bring Stuffed Crust Pizza to consumers, with more than 40 variations launching in the years since. Innovation continues at R&D headquarters around the world.

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Fall menus play up plants and Halloween tie-ins

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2021

Plant-based dishes, cocktails, mac and cheese and hearty hot sandwiches are all trending, while several operators scare up spooky LTOs for Halloween.

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Burger King puts plant-based chicken nuggets to the test

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2021

The QSR is rolling out its meatless version Monday, along with a spicier take on the chain’s original chicken nuggets.

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McDonald’s tests McPlant in the U.K.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2021

The burger giant is testing its Beyond Meat plant-based burger across the pond and plans to take it throughout the market next year.

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Why the future is probably not plant-based

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2021

For all the focus on alternative meats and vegetarian lifestyles, there’s little evidence to suggest people are actually consuming less meat, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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