“The FABI Awards showcase the creative companies helping chefs and foodservice operators innovate in their businesses,” said Mike Hickey, executive vice president and president, Ecolab Inc. and 2019 Co-Chair of the National Restaurant Association Show. “The products showcased as 2019 recipients represent ‘what's new and next’ in foodservice.”

Welcome to 2019 and the future of food. There's a growing emphasis on foods that can improve and maintain their health: known as "functional foods."

Chefs who participated in the survey said infusing foods with the ingredients could create unique cuisine opportunities and potential new markets for experiential dining occasions.

Grilled food preparations are heating up at foodservice, with grilled preparations on US menus growing 4% from Q2 2015-Q2 2018, according to Mintel Menu Insights.

Foodservice industry trends and data observer Technomic looked at a wide range of factors affecting the restaurant industry and compiled a list of its top seven key trends for 2019 and beyond.

Here are three food and beverage menu trends identified by Technomic researchers.

These views have implications for restaurants, especially as some restaurants are now required to post calorie counts and consumers increasingly rely on foodservice for meals. 

Prepared Foods showcases new bakery products entering the foodservice marketplace in November 2018.

The Sweet Pretzel Twist is served with a creamy side of sweet cream cheese frosting to satisfy cravings that hit at all times of the day.