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Get our insights on upcoming trends and news
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Looking Ahead to 2019 Culinary Trends
Global Flavors, Next-Gen Health Foods, and Experiential Eating will be center stage in 2019.
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Winter Dishes and Trends
Hear from UFS Chef Rob Wallauer and Chef Jason Binder from MIA Kitchen & Bar on what makes winter in the restaurant industry un...
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Chef Dana on 7 Fall Trends
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What You Need to Know About Catering to Gen Z
Understanding Generation Z’s attitudes towards foodservice helps you better meet their needs and succeed.
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5 Pro Chefs Give Tips 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 ...
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6 Chefs Give Winter Trend Predictions
Winter is on the way and it’s time to plan ahead for delicious winter dishes meals guests will love. Our professional chefs giv...
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Global Flavors: The Middle East
Differentiate your dishes with flavors from the middle east.
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What 2018 Diet Trends Mean For Your Menu
A recent Q&A session with Emily Navarro, the Nutrition & Health Manager at UFS, reveals insights on what dietary trends restaur...
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5 Culinary Trends You Need for 2018
A recent food tour of New York City was inspired by this list of culinary trends guests are seeking in 2018. These insights fro...
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Shake Things Up with the Latest Cocktail Trends
Bars and mixologists create new and exciting flavors for beverages.
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5 Holiday Nightmares We’ve All Been Through
What better way to cope with holiday stress than to poke a little fun at the entire situation and even ourselves. Enjoy stories...
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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...
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Upgrade Your Inventory Management Strategy with Tech
A major factor in reducing food waste is efficiently managing inventory. New digital services use data analytics to help restau...
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The Most Effective Habits of Successful Chefs
What do the most successful chefs in the industry have in common? It all comes down to these seven effective habits that includ...
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Plan Your Business
Chef Nicola gives restaurants financial tips to those looking to open their first unit or to add to their portfolio of concepts.
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Leadership Training: Building Great Assistant General Managers
See how to train employees into effective team members.
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Summer Dining Insights
See these insights on trending flavors to keep your menu fresh this summer!
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Strengthen Your Brand with Decor
Read how the environment of your restaurant communicates and reinforces your brand to guests.
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Global BBQ Techniques for Epic Dishes
Trend WatchDraw guests out of the backyard and into your restaurant for globally inspired barbecue.
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Reviving the Original Cuisine of Indigenous America
Trend WatchFood is a powerful way to express cultural identity and allows people to share their heritage with others.
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Launch with a Soft Open
Trend WatchOpening without a major announcement and a limited menu helps work out the kinks.
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Promote Your Business
Trend WatchResearch ways to get the most bang for your marketing dollar. Social media is a good start.
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Build a Team of First-Rate Staff
Trend WatchYour staff will be crucial to your ongoing success—hire wisely.
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Why Fish Is Everywhere
Trend WatchChef Dana decided to investigate the latest fish trends and share how you can put this on-trend protein to work on your menu.
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Could Caribbean Be the Next Food Sensation?
Trend WatchAs guests look for unique dining experiences, flavors of the Caribbean deliver on what they’re seeking.
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The Cured Egg: The Incredible Edible Delight
Trend WatchTransform a kitchen staple into a taste sensation; meet the grateable cured egg.
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Make Social Media Work Harder for You
Trend WatchSocial media done right can be a powerful, affordable marketing tool.
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Why Your Restaurant Should be on Delivery Apps
Trend WatchTo boost sales and be found where your guests are looking, ensure your restaurants are on these apps.
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