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A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

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Recipe report: Finger foods for holiday catering

To meet the catering challenge, start with these recipes for appetizers and handheld foods—they’re easy to execute and feature flavors that are crowd favorites.

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6 menu items C&U operators can’t wait to debut this winter

Unique comfort foods are soon to be the stars of the menu on campus. Here are some menu items that will be making their debut on campus this winter.

The definition of “salad” is rapidly expanding, and with increased variation comes increased consumer interest.

Their dorm rooms might be messy, but today’s college students want dining halls to clean up and offer less-processed, healthier options.

Chicken entrees from Asia are particularly seeing an increase in menu mentions. Here are three chicken dishes seeing growth on menus, according to Technomic’s MenuMonitor.

A mix of healthy and comforting dishes are taking over healthcare menus as the weather turns colder. 

Chillier weather has arrived in most parts of the country, and customer cravings are turning to soup. Add something new and satisfying to the menu rotation with one of these recipes.

Retro treats and desserts during brunch are among those trending.

Diners continue to seek spicy flavors and off-the-wall combinations. Operators are maximizing appeal by displaying uniqueness and a level of comfort with fresh flavors.

Here are a few strategies can help perk up on-campus coffee sales.

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