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2008 Menu Development Survey: The state of the plate 2008

 Mar. 14, 2008

The desire for a growing variety of ethnic cuisines certainly is influencing non-commercial operators, as our 2008 Menu Development survey shows. But wellness issues and a strong push for local and sustainable are also playing prominent roles.

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In the bag

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 01, 2007

Today, pre-cut or fresh-cut salad greens are the dominant force in foodservice, produce suppliers agree.

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2007 Menu Development study: Footloose and trans fat-free

Mar. 13, 2007

Trans fat, ethnic, organic and local are the hot buttons for operators, but much work remains, according to the FSD's 2007 Menu Development study.

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Burger trendwatch

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 28, 2006

The NPD Group, a market research company, polled 2000 consumers to learn about burger eating in casual restaurants.

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Tea: Beyond brown

By Tom Strenk on Dec. 28, 2006

Tea is taking a cue from coffee these days, developing specialty drinks to match the big-business coffee world of espressos, lattes and cappuccinos.

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Going organic

By Karen Wilk Rubin MS, RD, LD on Dec. 14, 2006

Buying & serving organic foods helps the environment, but are they safer to eat? Are they healthier or more nutritious?

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Menu planning for diabetics

By Karen Wilk Rubin MS, RD, LD on Nov. 14, 2006

There is no single diet for diabetics—so how can you craft a balanced menu?

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Cheese forms and heads

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2006

America is turning into a nation of cheeseheads. Per capita consumption nearly tripled in the last 30 years, from 11 pounds to 31 pounds, with roughly 60% of that gain coming through foodservice, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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2006 Menu Development Survey: Menuing up

Apr. 14, 2006

Portable menus and display cooking will grow in 2006, according to FSD research, while new ethnic cuisines vie for the top spot.

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2005 Menu Development Survey: Dishing it out

Jun. 14, 2005

Non-commercial menus today exceed their forebears with regard to health and nutritional benefit, not to mention taste and convenience. But a host of business issues make menu development more challenging than ever.

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