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Unilever Foods Solutions pinpoints top future menu trends

Trends include recipes, ingredients, and techniques to provide solutions for chefs and food operators.

March 9, 2023

New Future Menus Trend Report 2023 report draws on insights from more than 1,600 global chefs.

2020 State of the Industry: Foodservice R&D inspirations

Top trends in the U.S. foodservice market reveal new opportunities for baked goods

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 18, 2020

Today's foodservice market across the U.S. continues to reflect ongoing consumer desires for interesting and adventuresome flavors, items inspired by global cuisine, and better-for-you options; often where logically applicable, such as in items like hearty breads, muffins, and other baked goods that consumers accept as aligned with inherently nutritious dietary choices.

2019 State of the Industry: Balancing indulgence and health in foodservice

Top snack and bakery dayparts offer strategic opportunities for R&D inspiration

May 21, 2019

The current state of snacks and bakery in foodservice reflects the "have your cake and eat it, too" polarity of today's consumers. We dine out to treat ourselves, yet we still have a nagging sense of responsibility to improved health and wellness.

2018 State of the Industry: Defining the future of foodservice

The snack foods and baked goods distributed to foodservice continue to align with prevailing flavor, format and functional trends shaping the industry

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

April 13, 2018

The scope and variety of snack foods and baked goods continues to evolve across the U.S. foodservice landscape. Snack producers and bakeries, often working in collaboration with restaurant operators, continue to work to build interest and intrigue across all dayparts, including the omnipresent snacking segment, while still remaining comfortingly familiar. It's a delicate balance, and understanding customer motivations and emerging menu trends is the first step.

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