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Menu Trends
Metz shakes up the menu with new pop-up seriesMetz shakes up the menu with new pop-up series

Innovation Table features a new recipe once a month that is not offered on the regular menu cycle.

byBenita Gingerella
Jan 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
Hummus at ilili
Menu Trends
How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.
byPatricia Cobe
Jan 4, 2024
healthy vegan recipes
Menu Trends
Recipe report: Let's start 'Vegan-uary' off rightRecipe report: Let's start 'Vegan-uary' off right
byFSD Staff
Jan 3, 2024
6 Slides
Indian food
Menu Trends
The menu trends that will be gaining steam going into 2024The menu trends that will be gaining steam going into 2024
byFSD Staff, Benita Gingerellaand 1 more
Dec 21, 2023
People eating food
Menu Trends
The 10 most-loved menu stories this yearThe 10 most-loved menu stories this year
byFSD Staff, FSD Editorsand 5 more
Dec 21, 2023
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Menu Trends
Sodexo Live! Unveils special menu for NHL Winter ClassicSodexo Live! Unveils special menu for NHL Winter Classic
byMike Buzalka
Dec 20, 2023
12 Slides
year's best
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Top 5 favorites of 2023
Recipe report: Top 5 favorites of 2023
Dec 20, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe
tomatoes
Menu Trends
What's impacting menus in the year ahead
What's impacting menus in the year ahead
Dec 20, 2023
byPatricia Cobe
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Menu Trends
Culinary trends preview for 2024 from Metz Culinary Management
Culinary trends preview for 2024 from Metz Culinary Management
Dec 19, 2023
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5 Slides
byMike Buzalka
Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options
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Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options
Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options
Dec 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
Ancient grain porridge
Menu Trends
5 food trends to keep an eye on in 2024
5 food trends to keep an eye on in 2024
Dec 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Carrot Gnocchi
Menu Trends
University of North Texas’ carrot gnocchi takes local procurement to the next level
University of North Texas’ carrot gnocchi takes local procurement to the next level
Dec 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Menu Trends
10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2024
10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2024
Dec 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
Menu Trends
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
Dec 14, 2023
byPatricia Cobe
Rice Cake Sticks
Menu Trends
What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead
What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead
Dec 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
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Food & Beverage Trends
Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023
Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023
Dec 13, 2023
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15 Slides
byMike Buzalka
holiday spread
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Party food
Recipe report: Party food
Dec 13, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe
Plant-based food
Menu Trends
Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests
Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Plant based menus
Menu Trends
UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027
UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Hawaiian Pizza
Menu Trends
Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023
Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
Steak and onions
Menu Trends
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
Dec 7, 2023
byPatricia Cobe
cookies
Dessert Recipes
Recipe report: Holiday cookies 2023
Recipe report: Holiday cookies
Dec 6, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe
Taco Bell Kit
Menu Trends
Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students
Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students
Dec 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
college dining
Operations
Where college dining is headed in 2024 and beyond
Where college dining is headed in 2024 and beyond
Dec 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
Apples
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Apples on the menu
Recipe report: Apples on the menu
Nov 29, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe
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Hospital & Healthcare
Tech Update: Metz deploys AI-powered self-checkout at multiple sites
Tech Update: Metz deploys AI-powered self-checkout at multiple sites
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Ultraprocessed foods provide two-thirds of kids and teens calories, study finds
5 things: Ultraprocessed foods provide two-thirds of kids and teens calories, study finds
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka
A student holds a tray full of food
K-12 Schools
Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP
Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Metz self-checkout
Equipment
Metz turns to cashierless checkout to speed up transaction times
Metz turns to cashierless checkout to speed up transaction times
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Robotic health food restaurant opens in New York City
5 tech things: Robotic health food restaurant opens in New York City
Nov 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023
5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka
ADA
Operations
DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues
DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPeter Romeo
employees eating at work
Operations
Event spending, return to offices gave foodservice providers a boost this year
Event spending, return to offices gave foodservice providers a boost this year
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
blueberry sauce
Menu Trends
How San Luis Coastal Unified uses local extracts to cut back on added sugar in meals
How San Luis Coastal Unified uses local extracts to cut back on added sugar in meals
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
sandwich
Menu Trends
Fans get treated to Thanksgiving-themed eats for Dallas Cowboys home game Thursday
Fans get treated to Thanksgiving-themed eats for Dallas Cowboys home game Thursday
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe

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Operations
Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed
Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed

Nov 21, 2024

Senior Dining & Meals
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations

Nov 21, 2024

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.
Sustainability
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

Nov 20, 2024

A student carrying a lunch tray at school
K-12 Schools
Texas bill would ban certain additives in free and reduced-price school meals
Also in this week’s legislative update: Pennsylvania announces the return of its School Breakfast Challenge.

Nov 19, 2024

Students receive lunch at school
K-12 Schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

Nov 19, 2024

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