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10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025 10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025

What will be trending on K-12 menus in the coming year? Chartwells K12 has released its annual list sharing what it believes young diners will be craving for as they step into the cafeteria in 2025.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Dec 13, 2024

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Colleges & Universities

When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine

byReyna Estrada

Dec 12, 2024

6 Slides

Colleges & Universities

Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

byReyna Estrada

Dec 11, 2024

Food & Beverage Trends

Espresso, pickles and birria spiked in delivery orders this year Espresso, pickles and birria spiked in delivery orders this year

byPatricia Cobe

Dec 11, 2024

1 Min Read

winter coffee cocktail

Colleges & Universities

Coffee by day, cocktails by night, CUNY's Cafe 365 by Aladdin Campus Dining pours new frozen winter drink series Coffee by day, cocktails by night, CUNY's Cafe 365 by Aladdin Campus Dining pours new frozen winter drink series

byTara Fitzpatrick

Dec 10, 2024

1 Min Read

Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference

Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus

byBenita Gingerella

Dec 9, 2024

1 Min Read

halal bowl

Colleges & Universities

Jamal Rasoully's fast-casual phenom Halal Shack feeds college students' demand for halal food

Jamal Rasoully's fast-casual phenom Halal Shack feeds college students' demand for halal food

byTara Fitzpatrick

Colleges & Universities

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

byReyna Estrada

A girl gets a piece of fruit in the cafeteria

How Minneapolis Public Schools successfully reduced added sugars at breakfast

How Minneapolis Public Schools successfully reduced added sugars at breakfast

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

holiday cookies

Dessert Recipes

Recipe report: Holiday cookies to bake up sweet memories

Recipe report: Holiday cookies to bake up sweet memories

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor

Diners with some of Botrista's offerings.

Colleges & Universities

How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation

How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation

byReyna Estrada

Diners at a corporate site.

Food & Beverage Trends

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

byReyna Estrada

dirty martini dip

Business & Industry

Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more

Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more

byTara Fitzpatrick

Diners at Central Michigan University's Supper Club event.

Colleges & Universities

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

byReyna Estrada

Students eating in The Spot

Colleges & Universities

How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus

How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

byReyna Estrada

Mushroom tacos

Colleges & Universities

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

byReyna Estrada

chef with a secret

Food & Beverage Trends

Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves

Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves

tea lime swirl french toast bake

Breakfast Recipes

Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake

Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake

byTara Fitzpatrick

Pure+ Simple.

Food & Beverage Trends

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

byReyna Estrada

Food & Beverage Trends

Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

byReyna Estrada

hot dogs

Colleges & Universities

New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off

New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off

byTara Fitzpatrick

mushroom coffee

Food & Beverage Trends

These coffees may be ready to push pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha aside

These coffees may be ready to push pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha aside

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor

Vietnamese food

Food & Beverage Trends

Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025

Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor

diner throwing food away

Hospital & Healthcare

State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining

State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining

thanksgiving chalk drawing on black background

Food & Beverage Trends

Recipe Report: Waste nothing post-Thanksgiving with clever new recipes

Recipe Report: Waste nothing post-Thanksgiving with clever new recipes

byTara Fitzpatrick

turkey brie lingonberry croissant

Turkey and Brie Stuffed Croissants with Lingonberries

Turkey and Brie Stuffed Croissants with Lingonberries

byTara Fitzpatrick

pie shake

Dessert Recipes

Thanksgiving Pie Shakes

Thanksgiving Pie Shakes

byTara Fitzpatrick

turkey neck gumbo

Turkey Neck Gumbo

Turkey Neck Gumbo

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

turkey mojo tostones

Leftover Turkey Mojo Tostones

Leftover Turkey Mojo Tostones

byTara Fitzpatrick

crawfish deviled eggs

Deviled Eggs with Louisiana Crawfish

Deviled Eggs with Louisiana Crawfish

byTara Fitzpatrick

Mozzarella Cheesecake

Dessert Recipes

Mozzarella Cheesecake

Mozzarella Cheesecake

byTara Fitzpatrick

Shrimp Toast

byTara Fitzpatrick

boba teas in plastic cups

Food & Beverage Trends

Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

byTara Fitzpatrick

Unique tacos

Food & Beverage Trends

Recipe report: These unexpected taco recipes think outside the tortilla

Recipe report: These unexpected taco recipes think outside the tortilla

byTara Fitzpatrick

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