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17 Oct Explore Global Flavors with New Menu Items

Posted at 12:08h in Appetizers, Asian, Delivery, Drive thru, Latin, Mexican, Sides, Snacks, Spicy, Spring rolls 0 Comments

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In today’s culinary landscape, the demand for diverse global flavors is on the rise*. Diners are eager to explore global cuisines and experience the excitement of new taste sensations. To meet this growing trend, frozen food manufacturers are crafting easy-to-prep appetizers, handhelds, entrées, and sides, offering...

15 May Premium Apps with Buzzworthy Appeal

Posted at 12:03h in Appetizers, Delivery, Finger foods, Latin, Mexican, Snacks, Spicy, Takeout 0 Comments

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Coming up with new, on-trend menu items is a challenge that chefs all over the country are facing in 2023. The solution is to utilize prepared, frozen appetizers that are quick and easy to prep while offering menu versatility. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA),...

05 Apr 2023 Flavor Trends Include Global Flair

Posted at 12:01h in Appetizers, Asian, Delivery, Finger foods, Handhelds, Latin, Mexican, Snacks, Spicy, Takeout 0 Comments

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With global flavors from Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and South America trending this year1, it’s an excellent time to experiment with spices and seasonings from these parts of the world. Among the spices rising in popularity over the past 12 months are star anise (+17.3% on...

21 Nov Trend-forward rolled tacos are filled with flavor

Posted at 12:43h in Appetizers, Asian, Delivery, Finger foods, Menu Ideas, Spicy, Tacos, Takeout, What's New on Home 0 Comments

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It’s no longer groundbreaking news that consumers are craving spicy foods more than ever before. A recent survey showed that 80% of consumers enjoy hot and spicy foods, while over half of those surveyed eat spicy foods at least once a week.1 Foodservice operations have capitalized...

07 Jul Fried Vegetables Offer Menu Versatility

Posted at 20:34h in Appetizers, Burgers, Delivery, Sides, Spicy, Takeout, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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As popular as fried vegetables and fried cheese are among restaurant customers, it just makes sense to use them in as many creative ways as possible, including side dishes, appetizers, and toppings. Fried vegetables are up 37.5% over the past four years on the menus of...

06 Apr An Amazing Menu is Crucial to Restaurant Success

Posted at 18:22h in Burritos, Chili, Comfort food, Delivery, Latin, Mexican, Spicy, Tacos, Takeout, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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Many people dream of opening a restaurant. Serving beautifully plated food to smiling, happy customers; getting involved in the community; being financially successful … it’s like something out of a movie. But as the saying goes, “If it was easy, everyone would do it!” With sales...

06 Apr Update Your Menu for Success Now and in the Future

Posted at 17:26h in Appetizers, Chili, Delivery, featured, Potstickers, Tacos, Takeout, Vegetarian, Wontons 0 Comments

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If 2020 had been a “normal” year, many restaurant operators would be expanding their menus or even opening additional locations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into nearly everyone’s plans. The virus has had a massive impact on foodservice, with 17% of restaurants (or...