Quick Tips for a Healthy New Year

It’s tough to think about making healthy choices when you’re surrounded by delicious food (almost) every day. Use these simple tips for small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in your health: • Try to achieve at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day • Eat leaner cuts of meat • Reduce...

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#Viral Food Trends

First there was the cronut. Then there was the rainbow bagel, followed by the ramen burger. Most recently, we have Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino and black “goth” ice cream cones. These food items achieved viral status with help from Instagram—and there’s a reason why. They’re unique; they’re fun; and, most importantly, they look amazing. Beautiful dishes...

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Diner Food Makes a Comeback

The American diner has been around for more than 140 years, and its classic, comforting cuisine is seeing a recent resurgence. These local “greasy spoons” create a sense of community and often inspire emotional dining experiences for patrons across the nation. One of the most exciting things about diner food is that it isn’t specific...

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The Weight is Over: Guests Are Ready to Get Healthy

The last year has been a challenging one, to say the least. As consumers worked through the height of the pandemic and took on all kinds of adversity together, their new priorities often put healthy eating and exercise on the backburner. According to a survey conducted in February 2021 by The Harris Poll, 61% of...

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Grilled Foods Are Heating Up

When it comes to cooking methods, grilling just might be the oldest of all time, dating back nearly two million years. While diets have evolved and techniques have become more sophisticated, people remain enamored with the flavor and feeling that can only be achieved by cooking over an open flame.   Today’s consumers are more...

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Take a Balanced Approach to Trends

A new year is a natural time to evaluate your operation, analyzing what has worked well and which areas need improvement. Each year also brings a new set of industry trends to consider, and it can be difficult to tell which ones have staying power. What changes should you make to adapt to diner demands...

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Breakfast Side Dish Twists

Find inspiration you need to spice up typical morning menu side dishes and more: Better bacon: Instead of regular bacon or turkey bacon, offer a honey-pepper flavor option. Simply brush cooked bacon with honey, sprinkle on freshly cracked black pepper and microwave for 20–30 seconds. Perfect pancakes: Potato pancakes are a uniquely savory morning side...

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What Healthy Means Across the Generations

Many Americans focus on health at the beginning of the new year. February is not only the time when people still embrace their healthy lifestyle resolutions, but it’s also American Heart Month. That means now is an ideal time to ensure your healthier options really live up to their namesake. What’s considered healthy to your...

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Diners Say Yes to No Antibiotics

Consumers want to know what they’re eating—and they expect brands and businesses to tell them. They’re not only looking for great-tasting meals. They’re also looking for information about ingredient statements, sourcing, manufacturing processes and animal welfare. Transparency is key to building trust with diners. Now more than ever, diners are keeping an eye out for...

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Humanely Raised Makes a Difference

Healthy foods are important to consumers. Natural, clean-label products make a difference, but it doesn’t end there. Consumers care about the treatment of animals, and over the years, their concern has continued to increase. 74% of consumers said they’re paying more attention to animal welfare in 2016 than they were in 2011. Animal welfare affects...

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