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holiday spread
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Party foodRecipe report: Party food

Need some last-minute ideas for a small holiday gathering or a larger spread for staff and guests? These five recipes for festive appetizers and drinks will get your party started.

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Dec 13, 2023
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6 Slides
Plant-based food
Menu Trends
Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggestsDitching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 12, 2023
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Plant based menus
Menu Trends
UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 12, 2023
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Hawaiian Pizza
Menu Trends
Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023
byPatricia Cobe
Dec 12, 2023
1 Min Read
Steak and onions
Menu Trends
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drinkOutback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
byPatricia Cobe
Dec 7, 2023
cookies
Dessert Recipes
Recipe report: Holiday cookies 2023Recipe report: Holiday cookies
byPatricia Cobe
Dec 6, 2023
6 Slides
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, Senior Editor
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, Senior Editor
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, Senior Editor
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, Senior Editor
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, Senior Editor
Stanford Catering
Operations
Stanford Catering brings elevated dining experience to Stanford Stadium
Stanford Catering brings elevated dining experience to Stanford Stadium
Nov 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
mushroom lasagna
Menu Trends
Pennswood Village’s mushroom lasagna gains a devoted following among residents
Pennswood Village’s mushroom lasagna gains a devoted following among residents
Nov 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up
Menu Trends
Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up
Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up
Nov 16, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
lunch box cooler
Operations
Cura expands fresh meal service around the clock with automated solution
Cura expands fresh meal service around the clock with automated solution
Nov 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Cocorico
Menu Trends
Recipe report: Holiday baking
Recipe report: Holiday baking
Nov 15, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Safta buffet
Menu Trends
These hotels are putting all their eggs in the breakfast basket
These hotels are putting all their eggs in the breakfast basket
Nov 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
peppermint patty
Menu Trends
It's beginning to smell a lot like peppermint, everywhere you go
It's beginning to smell a lot like peppermint, everywhere you go
Nov 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
menu items
Menu Trends
The 'customer is chef' at Pepper Lunch, a growing fast casual with Japanese roots
The 'customer is chef' at Pepper Lunch, a growing fast casual with Japanese roots
Nov 9, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Pasta on fork
Dinner Recipes
Recipe report: Perfect pastas
Recipe report: Perfect pastas
Nov 8, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Cauliflower tacos
Menu Trends
Metz gives plants the star treatment for National Vegetarian Month
Metz gives plants the star treatment for National Vegetarian Month
Nov 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Food offered at the event with educational materials
Colleges & Universities
Indigenous peoples food programming at Maine universities highlights the importance of culturally accurate menus
Indigenous peoples food programming at Maine universities highlights the importance of culturally accurate menus
Nov 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Shakshouka
Menu Trends
How Beatrix nails the all-day restaurant format with its chef-driven menu
How Beatrix nails the all-day restaurant format with its chef-driven menu
Nov 2, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
side dishes
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Comforting sides
Recipe report: Comforting sides
Nov 1, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Culinary throwdown
Colleges & Universities
Chefs from Texas State University compete in Culinary Throwdown
Chefs from Texas State University compete in Culinary Throwdown
Oct 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Kofta
Hospital & Healthcare
Culinary contest generates new healthy menu items for Cura Hospitality
Culinary contest generates new healthy menu items for Cura Hospitality
Oct 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
menu item
Menu Trends
How Yia Vang became the leading voice for Hmong cuisine and culture
How Yia Vang became the leading voice for Hmong cuisine and culture
Oct 26, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Birria Baked Potato
Menu Trends
Levy introduces new food and beverage options at NHL and NBA arenas
Levy introduces new food and beverage options at NHL and NBA arenas
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Agave Club
Sports & Nutrition
Aramark Sports + Entertainment launches a premium food and beverage program
Aramark Sports + Entertainment launches a premium food and beverage program
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Pumpkins
Menu Trends
Recipe report classic: Straight from the pumpkin patch
Recipe report classic: Straight from the pumpkin patch
Oct 25, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Giant Meatball
Menu Trends
Madison Square Garden taps new restaurant partners and menu items for 2023-24 season
Madison Square Garden taps new restaurant partners and menu items for 2023-24 season
Oct 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
How Alon Shaya is bringing a family's culinary memories to life through 'Rescued Recipes'
Menu Trends
How Alon Shaya is bringing a family's culinary memories to life through 'Rescued Recipes'
How Alon Shaya is bringing a family's culinary memories to life through 'Rescued Recipes'
Oct 19, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
soup
Menu Trends
Recipe report: Cozy soups
Recipe report: Cozy soups
Oct 18, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Halloween-themed rice krispie treats from Metz
Menu Trends
Metz aims to give diners a fright with Halloween-themed dishes
Metz aims to give diners a fright with Halloween-themed dishes
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Aramark Sports + Entertainment new offerings
Sports & Nutrition
Aramark Sports + Entertainment debuts new menus at 7 NBA and NHL venues
Aramark Sports + Entertainment debuts new menus at 7 NBA and NHL venues
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada

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