Tag: foodservice

Continued interest in health and wellness at foodservice calls for more and bigger portions of produce on the plate.

Restaurant operators globally have returned to menu innovation, according to Technomic, with the average chain worldwide introducing 19 new or limited-time offerings in 2023, more than in 2021 or 2022.

The foodservice industry expects to employ 15.7 million people in 2024—a record, according to the National Restaurant Association.

The Technomic/IFPA report concluded that most consumers initially didn’t seem to mind higher menu prices, additional fees, lower portion sizes, and limits on “free” items like napkins and condiments, as indicated by positive traffic trends starting in March 2021.

On average, it takes Autocado approximately 26 seconds to fully flesh out the fruit inside an avocado.

Rising food and labor costs continue to squeeze profits, despite the restaurant industry’s robust sales, according to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report.

With every bite, Chef Invitational champion and culinary specialist at Gordon Foodservice, Steven Halliday is challenging the status quo, proving that berries are far more than just a snack or side dish.

For the most part, Chicago, IL-based research firm Datassential’s 2024 Industry Forecast, published in conjunction with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, forecasts inconsistent growth.

As the economy shows signs of slowing down, restaurants have faced significant challenges over the summer. However, the trends from July reveal valuable insights that can help restaurant operators navigate the remainder of 2024.