The Food & Beverage Innovation Awards (FABI Awards®) honor industry-altering products that shape what’s new and next for the future of food and beverage. The FABI Favorite Award provides special recognition for items that stand out among an already exceptional lineup of products exemplifying creativity,...
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...
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),...
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...
Despite a 2021 dip, consumer spending on game day has been on the rise overall and is expected to rise even more this fall*. That’s why it’s important for restaurant operators to start planning now for game-day specials, LTOs, and promotions to take advantage of...
Consumers’ eating habits are evolving. Instead of the traditional “three square meals,” today’s consumers are more and more likely to eat several smaller meals or snacks across all dayparts. This means that easy access to handheld foods that are easy to handle and eat on-the-go, whether...
As we move into 2021 with cautious optimism, 68% of consumers say they are “very excited to dine in” at restaurants again once they feel it’s safe. Technomic reports that industry sales declined by about $267 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that...
Like many food legends, the history of the fried pickle is murky at best. However, the most common tale places the credit on an Arkansas drive-in around 1963. As the story goes1, the eatery’s owner looked across the street at the local pickle factory, and in...
One of the most popular menu items at restaurants and sports bars throughout the country is a basket of hot, fried mozzarella sticks. Up 3.6% over the past year to 12.7% menu penetration1, mozzarella sticks could be the item your operation is missing. The most important...
