Grains and greens

Bowls have become a major craze in the last couple of years, with diners finding a wide variety of composed salads and smoothie dishes on menus. Grains often serve as the base of these bowls, with farro, quinoa and others among the most popular. Younger customers are boosting consumer interest in ancient grains, with 39% of older millennials saying they would order menu items that include ancient grains if available, according to Technomic’s 2018 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report.