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  • 3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits
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    3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    The functional health and wellness trend is here to stay. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and deliberate in their ...

  • The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight
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    The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight

    This ancient method for preserving eggs is growing in popularity. Transform a kitchen staple into a taste sensation; meet the g...

  • Baja Food Renaissance: Ensenada Fish Tacos and More Flavorful Dishes Baja Food Renaissance: Ensenada Fish Tacos and More Flavorful Dishes
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    Baja Food Renaissance: Ensenada Fish Tacos and More Flavorful Dishes

    To expand guests’ horizons, take them to Baja for delicious ensenada fish tacos, the freshest ingredients, and seafood like now...

  • Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World
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    Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Planning and creating festive foods can be fun, but also draining. Seeing a few holiday meal ideas in writing may expedite the ...

  • Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes
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    Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Make recipes pop with these creative seasoning techniques. From sachets to sugar, these simple seasoning tips can make your men...

  • Seasonal Ingredients Seasonal Ingredients
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    Seasonal Ingredients

  • Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    In 2021, we’ll still be riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a global study conducted in ...

  • Adapting Trending Mexican Flavors & Dishes to Your Menu Adapting Trending Mexican Flavors & Dishes to Your Menu
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    Adapting Trending Mexican Flavors & Dishes to Your Menu

    See what’s hot in Mexico as well as what’s coming our way.

  • 6 Regional Fall  Food Trends to Look for 6 Regional Fall  Food Trends to Look for
    NEW! Trend Watch

    6 Regional Fall Food Trends to Look for

    6 regional chefs weigh in on what to be on the lookout for this season.

  • Up-and-Coming Culinary Trends You'll Want to Follow
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Up-and-Coming Culinary Trends You'll Want to Follow

    Global Flavors, Next-Gen Health Foods, and Experiential Eating will be center stage in 2019.

  • Chefs Talk What Makes Winter Dining Special Chefs Talk What Makes Winter Dining Special
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    Chefs Talk What Makes Winter Dining Special

    In this Q&A, Chef Rob Wallauer and Chef Jason Binder give their unique perspectives on wintertime in restaurants.

  • Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 7 Fall Food Trends to Know – By Chef Dana Cohen Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 7 Fall Food Trends to Know – By Chef Dana Cohen
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    Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 7 Fall Food Trends to Know – By Chef Dana Cohen

    It’s November, which must mean pumpkin spice everything, right? Not this fall.

  • What You Need to Know About Catering to Gen Z What You Need to Know About Catering to Gen Z
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    What You Need to Know About Catering to Gen Z

    Understanding this upcoming generation’s attitudes towards foodservice helps you better adapt to their needs and find success.

  • 5 Pro Chefs Give Their Take on Fall Food Trends 5 Pro Chefs Give Their Take on Fall Food Trends
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    5 Pro Chefs Give Their Take on Fall Food Trends

    To go beyond expected fall dishes, we asked our chefs to weigh in on what they’re excited to see on menus as the weather turns ...

  • 6 Chefs Give Winter Trend Predictions
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    6 Chefs Give Winter Trend Predictions

    With winter on the way, it’s the perfect time to plan for wholesome and delicious meals guests will love.

  • Resurgence of Middle Eastern Food Resurgence of Middle Eastern Food
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    Resurgence of Middle Eastern Food

    Many delicious flavors and ingredients come from this region. While some have already achieved mainstream appeal, others are up...

  • What 2018 Diet Trends Mean For Your Menu What 2018 Diet Trends Mean For Your Menu
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    What 2018 Diet Trends Mean For Your Menu

    Get expert advice on upcoming diet trends and see real-world examples of restaurants already reacting to the changes.

  • 5 Culinary Trends Popping Up in Top Restaurants in 2018 5 Culinary Trends Popping Up in Top Restaurants in 2018
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    5 Culinary Trends Popping Up in Top Restaurants in 2018

    Explore how to incorporate these 5 trends into your menus, and see how top restaurants are leading the way.

  • Shake Things Up with the Latest Cocktail Trends Shake Things Up with the Latest Cocktail Trends
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Shake Things Up with the Latest Cocktail Trends

    Modern cocktail culture is rich, diverse, and ever-changing. With new liquors and mixers hitting the shelves, it’s fun to think...

  • 5 Holiday Nightmares We’ve All Been Through
    NEW! Trend Watch

    5 Holiday Nightmares We’ve All Been Through

    Enjoy these tales of kitchen mishaps and see ways to keep your staff motivated during stressful times.

  • Doing Catering Right: A Conversation with Chef Rob Hurrie Doing Catering Right: A Conversation with Chef Rob Hurrie
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    Doing Catering Right: A Conversation with Chef Rob Hurrie

    Whether you’ve been catering for years or just now looking into the possibilities, Chef Rob Hurrie’s vast experience provides v...

  • Upgrade Your Inventory Management Strategy with Tech Upgrade Your Inventory Management Strategy with Tech
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Upgrade Your Inventory Management Strategy with Tech

    A major factor in reducing food waste is efficiently managing inventory.

  • The Most Effective Habits of Successful Chefs The Most Effective Habits of Successful Chefs
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    The Most Effective Habits of Successful Chefs

    Top chefs say these 7 habits have been essential to their careers.

  • Plan Your Business Plan Your Business
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Plan Your Business

    Tips to help develop a business plan and secure financing.

  • Leadership Training: Building Great Assistant General Managers
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Leadership Training: Building Great Assistant General Managers

    See how to train employees into effective team members.

  • Summer Dining Insights  Summer Dining Insights
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Summer Dining Insights

    See these insights on trending ingredients to keep your menu fresh this summer!

  • Strengthen Your Brand with Décor Strengthen Your Brand with Décor
    NEW! Trend Watch

    Strengthen Your Brand with Décor

    Read how the environment of your restaurant communicates and reinforces your brand to guests.

  • Global BBQ Techniques for Epic Dishes

    Global BBQ Techniques for Epic Dishes

    Trend Watch

    Draw guests out of the backyard and into your restaurant for globally inspired barbecue.

    NEW!
  • Tastes of Asia

    Tastes of Asia

    Trend Watch

    As the largest continent, Asia offers many different styles of cuisine.

    NEW!
  • Reviving the Original Cuisine of Indigenous America

    Reviving the Original Cuisine of Indigenous America

    Trend Watch

    Food is a powerful way to express cultural identity and allows people to share their heritage with others.

    NEW!
  • Global Flavors Add Intrigue, Increase Traffic

    Global Flavors Add Intrigue, Increase Traffic

    Trend Watch

    The fact that global cuisine is on the rise on menus is no surprise. The momentum is here to stay with nearly 40% of Americans saying they feel open to new cuisines they have not tried before — especially the ever-popular Millennials.*

    NEW!
  • Africa Rising

    Africa Rising

    Trend Watch

    The National Restaurant Association Survey ranks African flavors as a Top-5 Global Flavor for 2018.

    NEW!
  • Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Trend Watch

    In 2021, we’ll still be riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a global study conducted in 2018, 93% of consumers want to eat healthy some of the time, and 63% want to eat healthy all or almost all of the time¹.

    NEW!
  • Seasonal Ingredients

    Seasonal Ingredients

    Trend Watch

    NEW!
  • Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Trend Watch

    Make recipes pop with these creative seasoning techniques. From sachets to sugar, these simple seasoning tips can make your menu rise above the rest.

    NEW!
  • Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Trend Watch

    Planning and creating festive foods can be fun, but also draining. Seeing a few holiday meal ideas in writing may expedite the planning process.

    NEW!
  • 3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    Trend Watch

    The functional health and wellness trend is here to stay. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and deliberate in their choices. Consider adding Lipton, the #1 preferred tea brand by guests. Enjoy the health benefits of black and green tea and learn how Lipton helps support a healthy heart¹

    NEW!
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  • Launch with a Soft Open

    Launch with a Soft Open

    Trend Watch

    Opening without a major announcement and a limited menu helps work out the kinks.

    NEW!
  • Promote Your Business

    Promote Your Business

    Trend Watch

    Research ways to get the most bang for your marketing dollar. Social media is a good start.

    NEW!
  • Build a Team of First-Rate Staff

    Build a Team of First-Rate Staff

    Trend Watch

    Your staff will be crucial to your ongoing success—hire wisely.

    NEW!
  • Develop Your Menu

    Develop Your Menu

    Trend Watch

    Look to chains for inspiration as well at what fits with your target market.

    NEW!
  • Personalize Your Concept

    Personalize Your Concept

    Trend Watch

    Understand your restaurant's concept might change before or after you're open.

    NEW!
  • Chef Nicola Give Tips for Startups and Expanding Restaurants

    Chef Nicola Give Tips for Startups and Expanding Restaurants

    Trend Watch

    Get tips and insights on opening your first restaurant or expanding your portfolio.

    NEW!
  • Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Trend Watch

    In 2021, we’ll still be riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a global study conducted in 2018, 93% of consumers want to eat healthy some of the time, and 63% want to eat healthy all or almost all of the time¹.

    NEW!
  • Seasonal Ingredients

    Seasonal Ingredients

    Trend Watch

    NEW!
  • Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Trend Watch

    Make recipes pop with these creative seasoning techniques. From sachets to sugar, these simple seasoning tips can make your menu rise above the rest.

    NEW!
  • Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Trend Watch

    Planning and creating festive foods can be fun, but also draining. Seeing a few holiday meal ideas in writing may expedite the planning process.

    NEW!
  • 3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    Trend Watch

    The functional health and wellness trend is here to stay. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and deliberate in their choices. Consider adding Lipton, the #1 preferred tea brand by guests. Enjoy the health benefits of black and green tea and learn how Lipton helps support a healthy heart¹

    NEW!
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  • Why Fish Is Everywhere

    Why Fish Is Everywhere

    Trend Watch

    Chef Dana decided to investigate the latest fish trends and share how you can put this on-trend protein to work on your menu.

    NEW!
  • Could Caribbean Be the Next  Food Sensation?

    Could Caribbean Be the Next Food Sensation?

    Trend Watch

    As guests look for unique dining experiences, flavors of the Caribbean deliver on what they’re seeking.

    NEW!
  • The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight

    The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight

    Trend Watch

    This ancient method for preserving eggs is growing in popularity. Transform a kitchen staple into a taste sensation; meet the grateable cured egg.

    NEW!
  • Global Flavors at Breakfast

    Global Flavors at Breakfast

    Trend Watch

    Global flavors at breakfast are just getting started, with more authentic items on the rise.

    NEW!
  • Baja Food Renaissance: Ensenada Fish Tacos and More Flavorful Dishes

    Baja Food Renaissance: Ensenada Fish Tacos and More Flavorful Dishes

    Trend Watch

    To expand guests’ horizons, take them to Baja for delicious ensenada fish tacos, the freshest ingredients, and seafood like nowhere else. Baja Food is quickly becoming a staple across menus.

    NEW!
  • Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Trend Watch

    In 2021, we’ll still be riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a global study conducted in 2018, 93% of consumers want to eat healthy some of the time, and 63% want to eat healthy all or almost all of the time¹.

    NEW!
  • Seasonal Ingredients

    Seasonal Ingredients

    Trend Watch

    NEW!
  • Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Trend Watch

    Make recipes pop with these creative seasoning techniques. From sachets to sugar, these simple seasoning tips can make your menu rise above the rest.

    NEW!
  • Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Trend Watch

    Planning and creating festive foods can be fun, but also draining. Seeing a few holiday meal ideas in writing may expedite the planning process.

    NEW!
  • 3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    Trend Watch

    The functional health and wellness trend is here to stay. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and deliberate in their choices. Consider adding Lipton, the #1 preferred tea brand by guests. Enjoy the health benefits of black and green tea and learn how Lipton helps support a healthy heart¹

    NEW!
All Articles
  • Make Social Media Work Harder for You

    Make Social Media Work Harder for You

    Trend Watch

    Social media done right can be a powerful, affordable marketing tool.

    NEW!
  • Win the Internet, Win Guests

    Win the Internet, Win Guests

    Trend Watch

    Tips on how to manage your digital presence.

    NEW!
  • Training Made Easy(er) - 4 Online Tools

    Training Made Easy(er) - 4 Online Tools

    Trend Watch

    We tested top online tools to help you take training to the next level.

    NEW!
  • Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Modern Food Trends 2021 - Plant based, Fermented and More

    Trend Watch

    In 2021, we’ll still be riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a global study conducted in 2018, 93% of consumers want to eat healthy some of the time, and 63% want to eat healthy all or almost all of the time¹.

    NEW!
  • Seasonal Ingredients

    Seasonal Ingredients

    Trend Watch

    NEW!
  • Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Pro Seasoning Techniques to Transform Recipes

    Trend Watch

    Make recipes pop with these creative seasoning techniques. From sachets to sugar, these simple seasoning tips can make your menu rise above the rest.

    NEW!
  • Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Holiday Dinner Ideas from Famous Chefs Around the World

    Trend Watch

    Planning and creating festive foods can be fun, but also draining. Seeing a few holiday meal ideas in writing may expedite the planning process.

    NEW!
  • 3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    3 Black and Green Tea Health Benefits

    Trend Watch

    The functional health and wellness trend is here to stay. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and deliberate in their choices. Consider adding Lipton, the #1 preferred tea brand by guests. Enjoy the health benefits of black and green tea and learn how Lipton helps support a healthy heart¹

    NEW!
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