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Food service menu trending: 2021 onsite food predictions

Menu ideas across the country for steak, pork and Mediterranean food were also popular stories in December

Food Management Staff

January 7, 2021

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As 2020 wrapped up, we took the time to predict the top food trends for 2021(something senior writer Tara Fitzpatrick will explain on this week's episode of One on One, Food Management's podcast). Some of the trends included global flavors ranging from the spice of the Calabrian chili to the soothing coolness of Labneh as well as American classics with a twist. Hot dogs with new ingredients and out-of-the-box preparations, birthday cake flavoring and Southern classic – Pimento cheese – are just a few of the new food trends we expect to see onsite in 2021.

Some other trending stories we saw included:

  • 11 out-of-control pork sandwiches from food service chefs

  • 11 sizzlin’ steak sandwiches from food service chefs

  • 10 easy, breezy, grab-and-go snacks from food service chefs

Two of those stories were part of our annual Best Sandwiches contest that greatly expanded in 2020 as Food Management received a record number of inventive and outrageous sandwiches.

See what other stories were trending on Food Management.

About the Author

Food Management Staff

Food Management is a media brand that features trends and best practices, products and solutions that connect deeply with the noncommercial foodservice professional. Four key onsite segments — College & University, K-12, Healthcare, and Business & Industry dining — are the focal points in our coverage. Our audience receives both the big picture information they need as well as segment specific knowledge to run their businesses better.

Food Management pillar features include Best Concepts, Top 50 Contract Management Companies and Innovators of the Year. Food Management is part of the Informa Restaurant & Food Group, which includes Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality, Food Management and Supermarket News

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Tara Fitzpatrick (senior editor): [email protected]

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