From chefs crafting gastronomic delicacies to restaurants tendering trendy cuisine, the foodservice industry inspires the more mundane segments of the food manufacturing community. Foodservices are also of interest to food companies in that they form a growing customer base.
The source of grocery products is often a mystery to consumers despite extensive packaging information. Thus, not surprisingly, an even larger knowledge gap exists for foods consumed in foodservice establishments. Diners fantasize about talented chefs—or at least cooks—earnestly turning out culinary delights in the back kitchen.