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What to eat on the National Restaurant Association Show floor: Plant-based edition

Plant-based foods are going from niche to mainstream, as shown by their major presence on the floor of the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show.

People

Concessionaire Regynald Washington wins Gold Plate

The onetime busboy was selected from the top operators in nine foodservice categories.

Menu

9 new items making waves on menus now

Menu launches are showing off seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.

Recent Stories

Scratch cooking: A step-by-step recipe for success

Food trends come and go, but fries remain a culinary constant

What to eat on the National Restaurant Association Show floor: Plant-based edition

Concessionaire Regynald Washington wins Gold Plate

US Foods survey reveals foodservice operators' top pain points

Inside FSD

On the up and up—and up

Greatest Menu Hits

10 Craveable Burgers

FSD’s Culinary Council

Recent Stories

Menu

4 ideas for building better-for-you bowls

As healthier options proliferate, here’s how bowls are evolving.

Menu

9 new items making waves on menus now

Menu launches are showing off seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.

Operations

How to harvest bountiful relationships with farmers

Operators are learning the ins and outs of local procurement while overcoming growing pains with producers.

Menu

What's in Gen Z's glass?

Here’s what Gen Zers of legal drinking age are looking for in establishments that serve alcohol, according to Technomic data.

Operations

How operators are using data to make decisions, streamline operations

Between the advent of digital takeout and delivery options and foodservice outlets from other segments clamoring for a greater share of wallet, attracting consumers has never been more difficult. For ...

Workforce

6 tested ways to engage employees

Create a dynamic culture, and workers will stick around.

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Steal This Idea

Add a DIY flavor boost

Use dehydrated fruit and vegetable powder to pump up flavor.

Menu

Updating the bar for Gen Z

What do consumers approaching drinking age want to imbibe—and what does that say about what’s trending?

Menu

Recipe report: Craveable snacks

Almost 14% of restaurant visits are made in order to purchase a snack, according to Technomic, and consumers report that they are replacing meals with snacks more often.