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Plant-Based Power

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10 trends taking root in plant-based dining By Sara Perez Webber Whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or simply want to eat less meat, consumers are increasingly embracing plant-based diets. According to a 2023 Gallup survey, 4 percent of Americans are vegetarian and 1 percent are vegan. That doesn’t tell the whole story, however. Younger consumers are far more likely … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Power

Smart Packaging

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Foodservice businesses are finding more sustainable ways to deliver the goods By Sara Perez Webber For foodservice companies committed to sustainability, packaging presents an ongoing challenge. After all, your food needs to get into the hands of customers. But how do you do it in a way that minimizes waste? Steve Short, COO and chief culinary officer of Steve Short … [Read more...] about Smart Packaging

4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering

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In today’s fiercely competitive market, it pays to make sure your food looks as good as it tastes By Alexus Medina, Director of Product Management, Sabert In the world of catering, first impressions are everything. Caterers who fail to showcase their best from the get-go will likely never have the opportunity to change that initial perception. The pressure to stand … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering

Six Catering Trends with a Lasting Impact

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The ECEP Mid-Year Trends Report identifies meaningful shifts in hospitality expected to stand the test of time By Liese Gardner In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, trends come and go like the seasons. However, some developments transcend short-lived fads, shaping the industry’s future in profound ways. Released this June, the ECEP Trends Report identifies pivotal … [Read more...] about Six Catering Trends with a Lasting Impact

Preparing to Sell Your Catering Business

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Nine steps to take for a successful exit strategy By Dale Vaillancourt You know the catering high you get after a successful event? Even though you’re bone-tired, you arrive home, put your feet up, and celebrate—perhaps with a cocktail—reveling in a job well done. Much like any catered event, your career will end, too. If you want to enjoy that same well-earned … [Read more...] about Preparing to Sell Your Catering Business

A Tale of Two Kitchens

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How top caterers on the East and West coasts realized the need to gut the past to make room for the future (not to mention cold blasters) By Liese Gardner Picture this…you’re envisioning the future of your business over the next five years. It’s brimming with exciting possibilities—increased client satisfaction, large-scale events, a cohesive team, fruitful brand … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Kitchens

Managing Risk in 2024

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What foodservice firms need to know about the latest operating pressures By Kim Gore,  HUB International The restaurant and foodservice industry ended 2023 on a high note as consumer spending was projected by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies to hit $845.7 billion, versus $790 billion in 2022. But that was without the lift of alcohol sales, and without factoring in … [Read more...] about Managing Risk in 2024

How to Benefit from a Circular Economy

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For foodservice companies, adopting a regenerative, circular mindset isn’t just good branding—it’s good business By Savannah Seydel, vice president of sustainability, Better Earth The foodservice industry has spent decades honing one of the most efficient and effective supply chains in the world. Not only does it deliver fresh food to an ever-expanding population, it … [Read more...] about How to Benefit from a Circular Economy

Feasts for the Senses

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Caterers are revving up their food station creativity, presenting guests with sweet, savory and satisfying options that look as good as they taste By Sara Perez Webber Guests attending catered events these days are likely to find food and drink that’s right up their alley. After all, caterers are coming up with ever-more creative stations where diners can customize … [Read more...] about Feasts for the Senses