They see a new interest in mushrooms, a rethinking of chicken and coffee, a resurgence of 1980s cocktails — and, believe it or not, a return to civility. Trend forecasters say that laksa, a slurpable noodle soup served across parts of Southeast Asia, may rise in prominence in the United States in 2022. Last year… read more
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6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant
Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? When trusting someone else to protect your restaurant, it is important to find the right firm for the job. There are a lot of choices… read more
Taco Bell is Adding Chicken Wings to its Menu for One Week in January
The fast-food chain said in a press release that was shared with multiple news organizations that the dish will be available from 6 January for one week after 2 p.m. local time at all its US restaurants. The $5.99 dish includes five bone-in crispy chicken wings, which are coated in Mexican Queso seasoning, and are served… read more
Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant Visits Increased in Fall, NPD Reports
Breakfast and lunch restaurant visits showed signs of improvement in the September-November period after suffering from restrictions on schools, workplaces, and other activities during the COVID pandemic, according to new U.S. data from the NPD Group. NPD said Wednesday that In the three months ending November, online and physical visits to restaurants for breakfast increased… read more
Food and Restaurant Trends for 2022 Include Robots, Sustainability
As 2021 draws to a close, food and restaurant experts are making their predictions for the trends that will shape the way we eat in the coming year. This past year was another difficult one for restaurants as the pandemic continues to stir up uncertainty around everything from safety protocols to supply chains. Some of… read more
Jan-San Year in Review: Legislative Hurdles
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced two months ago that it was launching a stronger effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. “We’re doing this because for 20 years there has been a decrease in production contamination, without a corresponding decrease in illnesses,” said Sandra Eskin,… read more
Explore Dom’s Kitchen & Market, Chicago’s Massive New Grocery Emporium
The line separating restaurants and grocery stores further blurred during the pandemic. Without dining rooms full of customers, many restaurants embraced the general store model and began selling gourmet items, produce, and sauces. Meanwhile, traditional grocers enjoyed record profits with the general public cooking more at home after doctors told them to avoid restaurants to… read more
Pizza Still Delivers any Way you Slice it
There is no shortage of pizza lovers, and recent polls show it still ranks as America’s favorite comfort food. The category’s significant innovation is driven by the newer brands. Crust innovation is centered on gluten- and grain-free alternatives, as well as the introduction of gut-friendly sourdough options. Traditional sauces and toppings are top favorites, while… read more
Why More than Half of Taco Bell Workers are Unvaccinated
In June, Taco Bell locations in California offered “a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos” to anyone who provided proof of vaccination. The company said it was offering the promotion because there are “still plenty of young people who need to get vaccinated.” The company said that it was important to “increase vaccinations”… read more
GLOBAL FOODSERVICE NEWS – DECEMBER 15, 2021 EDITION
In this recap, Alejandra Gonzalez, marketing director of Pizza Hut LATAM & Iberia, shares valuable advice for women leaders in business, broken down into five steps just for you. . . . The annual Women in Business summit is an incredible experience Alejandra Gonzalez is the Director of Marketing at Pizza Hut Latin America & Iberia. This… read more