Half & half has carved out an indisputable spot in the coffee category. Datassential research confirms, in fact, that operators use half & half in the front of the house more than any other type of cream, due in part to its popularity as a coffee add-in. But one-third of operators also use it as a back-of-house ingredient.
More Than a Mix-In: How to Cook Creatively with Half & Half
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Does Your Menu Contain the Dairy-Based Items Consumers Want to Order?
Over the past year, a majority of operators streamlined their menus to manage through the pandemic. In fact, the National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Industry Report showed that 63% of fine dining and half of casual and family dining restaurants now offer fewer items.
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How Foodservice Operators Can Lean on Cheese to Meet Their Goals
If there’s one thing that people can agree on, it’s cheese. In fact, the average American eats 39 pounds of cheese a year.
Topics: Supply Chain, Foodservice Industry Trends & Insights, Cost Management, Menu Strategy, Specialty Cheese, Menu Trends & Insights, Health & Wellness Trends & Insights, Gluten-Free, Vegan & Vegetarian
3 Cheese Trends Consumers Will Melt For [Infographic]
Even though cheese is already widely available across menus, customers are still asking for more. From healthy recipes to plant-based options, now’s your chance to get in on this opportunity with three new trends consumers will love.
Topics: Cheddar Cheese, Menu Strategy, Pizza, Applications, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Traditional Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Consumer Trends & Insights, feta cheese, provolone cheese, swiss cheese, Flavors & Ingredients Trends & Insights, Health & Wellness Trends & Insights, Plant-Based & Plant-Forward, Snack, All-Natural