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2020 PREDICTIONS: RESTAURANT TRENDS

Technomic Shares Seven Trends to Watch in 2020

Ever-shifting demands for health and flavor guide menus toward sustainably grown and sourced ingredients
Aimee Harvey
December 27, 2019
Everything's connected. That’s the central theme that emerged as Technomic considered the patterns, hurdles and opportunities that are poised to affect the restaurant and foodservice industry in 2020.
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2020 Global Restaurant Trends

Plant-based “meats,” third-party delivery apps and social media-friendly dining spaces will be vital to the industry
December 20, 2019
Plant-based “meats,” third-party delivery apps, social media-friendly dining spaces—these were not much more than blips on the radar in 2010. But in 2020, they are essential and vital to the industry.
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US Highbush Blueberry Council Selects Sterling-Rice Group to Lead Foodservice Program

Sterling-Rice Group will build an integrated program to reach key decision-makers within the foodservice industry
December 6, 2019
SRG was awarded the USHBC account following a comprehensive review process that attracted many high-profile agencies around the country and was narrowed to a final group of four. The decision to hire SRG was made by the council’s Promotion Committee, a group of blueberry growers and marketers.  
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Potential for Cannabis in Foodservice Exists, Survey Reveals

Datassential report finds that health drives interest in CBD, THC products.
December 3, 2019

There is enough interest in THC- or CBD-infused foods and beverages that such items could be a growth area for some foodservice brands, but marketing those items in the right way — and in the right venue — will be challenging.


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Lamb Weston Waffled Hash Browns

Made from real Idaho shredded potatoes, new Waffled Hash Browns do not require a fryer
November 25, 2019
The Waffled Hash Browns are easy to add to any menu as a creative breakfast item, a handheld snack, a sandwich carrier or in a creative appetizer application.
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Rastelli Foods Group Partners With Moving Mountains

Rastelli Foods will bring Moving Mountains Hot Dogs, Bratwurst-Style Sausages, Burgers, and Italian-Spiced Meatballs to restaurants and foodservice distributors
November 19, 2019
Moving Mountains’ plant-powered meat requires less land, less water, and produces less greenhouse emissions than animal protein. It looks, smells, and tastes as indulgent as traditional meat, so it can be enjoyed guilt-free.
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CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Pioneering in the cannabis foodservice market

The fledgling cannabis-focused foodservice market continues to see growth.
November 18, 2019
According to a recent survey from Chicago-based Datassential, around one in four consumers are interested in buying cannabis products from regular restaurants and convenience stores—and more people want to engage with cannabis-themed foodservice concepts.
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Showcasing Bakery Products

A look at bakery products making a debut in November 2019
November 14, 2019

Prepared Foods showcases new soups and stews debuting in November 2019.


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Versatile Veggies: Plant-Forward Innovation Transforms Menus

Consumer shift toward vegetables leads to unforeseen menu items across product categories
Maeve Webster
November 12, 2019
More consumers are changing their eating behaviors to include plant-based products and this is impacting new product innovation. And perhaps what's most interesting about this innovation is the broad and deep exploration into the versatility of vegetables.
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Stratas Foods Recognized as Checkers/Rally’s Supplier of the Year

Checkers/Rally’s has worked with Stratas Foods’s Research, Development and Innovation Center (RDI) to develop culinary ideations and innovation
November 1, 2019
The award was presented by Ryan Joy, senior director of research and development and Patti Dumars, senior vice president of purchasing at Checkers/Rally’s.
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