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Menu Trends
What's impacting menus in the year aheadWhat's impacting menus in the year ahead

Lizzy Freier, director of menu research and insights for Technomic, digs into 2024’s top trends and predictions.

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Dec 20, 2023
year's best
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Top 5 favorites of 2023Recipe report: Top 5 favorites of 2023
byPatricia Cobe
Dec 20, 2023
6 Slides
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Menu Trends
Culinary trends preview for 2024 from Metz Culinary ManagementCulinary trends preview for 2024 from Metz Culinary Management
byMike Buzalka
Dec 19, 2023
5 Slides
Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options
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Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based optionsBoost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options
Dec 19, 2023
1 Min Read
Ancient grain porridge
Menu Trends
5 food trends to keep an eye on in 20245 food trends to keep an eye on in 2024
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 19, 2023
1 Min Read
Carrot Gnocchi
Menu Trends
University of North Texas’ carrot gnocchi takes local procurement to the next levelUniversity of North Texas’ carrot gnocchi takes local procurement to the next level
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 18, 2023
1 Min Read
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Menu Trends
10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2024
10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2024
Dec 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Rice Cake Sticks
Menu Trends
What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead
What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead
Dec 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
Menu Trends
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
Dec 14, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
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Food & Beverage Trends
Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023
Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023
Dec 13, 2023
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15 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
holiday spread
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Party food
Recipe report: Party food
Dec 13, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Plant-based food
Menu Trends
Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests
Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Plant based menus
Menu Trends
UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027
UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Hawaiian Pizza
Menu Trends
Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023
Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023
Dec 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Steak and onions
Menu Trends
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink
Dec 7, 2023
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
cookies
Dessert Recipes
Recipe report: Holiday cookies 2023
Recipe report: Holiday cookies
Dec 6, 2023
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6 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
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
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Hospital & Healthcare
Tech Update: Metz deploys AI-powered self-checkout at multiple sites
Tech Update: Metz deploys AI-powered self-checkout at multiple sites
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Ultraprocessed foods provide two-thirds of kids and teens calories, study finds
5 things: Ultraprocessed foods provide two-thirds of kids and teens calories, study finds
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP
Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Metz self-checkout
Equipment
Metz turns to cashierless checkout to speed up transaction times
Metz turns to cashierless checkout to speed up transaction times
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Colleges & Universities
5 tech things: Robotic health food restaurant opens in New York City
5 tech things: Robotic health food restaurant opens in New York City
Nov 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023
5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
ADA
Operations
DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues
DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPeter Romeo, Editor at Large
employees eating at work
Operations
Event spending, return to offices gave foodservice providers a boost this year
Event spending, return to offices gave foodservice providers a boost this year
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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
Thank-ful celebration coffee sleeves
Operations
Texas State dining kicks off holiday season with Thank-ful celebration
Texas State dining kicks off holiday season with Thank-ful celebration
Nov 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
An assortment of Metz pies
Operations
Metz aims to make diners’ holiday season less stressful with annual pie sale
Metz aims to make diners’ holiday season less stressful with annual pie sale
Nov 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, 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
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K-12 Schools
School menus mirror diverse student body
School menus mirror diverse student body
Nov 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMegan Rowe
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Colleges & Universities
Aladdin brings New Orleans inspired restaurant brands to community college
Aladdin brings New Orleans inspired restaurant brands to community college
Nov 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Aramark launches video series to promote K-8 nutrition
5 things: Aramark launches video series to promote K-8 nutrition
Nov 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

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Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed

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Preschool students learn how to make a salad with FeedWells' chefs.
K-12 Schools
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
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Colleges & Universities
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system

Jan 14, 2025

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K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York

Jan 14, 2025

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Hospital & Healthcare
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition

Jan 13, 2025

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