Over the last several months, there has been widespread concern voiced by both consumers and government authorities over the affect that Covid-19 can have on the individuals who are in the overweight to obese demographic. Several reports have been published stating...
Amidst this global pandemic that is quite literally changing life as we know it, society has never been more concerned (dare we say obsessed with) their health -- and for good reason. With COVID-19 cases still surging and expected to rise in the upcoming months,...
Even before we ever heard the words COVID-19, the consumer trends were dictating the need to lighten up menu items by means of calorie reduction and the use of more fresh items in recipes that didn't necessarily amount to a salad. Now, months into the pandemic, we've...
Creating the perfect menu takes tremendous skill, research and tactful placement. And once that "perfect menu" has been created, there is still the marketing and promotion of this menu to reach your target audience. Imagine what would menu creation would be like if...
During a time when the general population has had to be more conscious about their health than ever, more an more consumers are making it clear that they have begun to hold healthier standards when dining out as well. As the COVID-19 pandemic brought about massive...
In the newly paved landscape of what is now the food industry, we all must become acclimated to not only it's new look of closed dining rooms and delivery becoming the new norm-- but we must also accept the change in how it operates. In the wake of COVID-19, consumers...
Just under a year before the COVID-19 crisis, the phrase "cloud kitchen" was but a whisper on the lips of new food entrepreneurs trying to carve out a new branch of the restaurant industry. This faceless restaurant model that had made some headway in Europe had just...
At this point, if you haven't tried the Keto diet or know someone who has, it's likely you've at least heard of it. This fat-focused, metabolism changing dietary trend has made it's way on to the scene and has progressively changed the way that consumers order...
Amidst the pandemic and all that is taking place throughout our country at this delicate time, one of the most beautiful opportunities we have within the food industry is the ability to feed our American citizens. In this process, it's important that businesses are...
During a time of global pandemic, it might be difficult as a food-service business to keep your finger on the pulse of driving dietary trends. While we are all trying to keep our heads above water to garner then supply demand, it's easy to lose sight of the evolution...
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It's no secret that COVID-19 has cost the restaurant industry millions over the last 6 months that this virus has plagued the globe. As a result, restaurant owners have been on the hunt for ways to strategically reduce overhead costs while managing to turn a profit...
Restaurant loyalty programs have returned with a whole new purpose. With proper data-collection and dining insights you can build a strategic loyalty program that caters to the individual and provides a custom user experience to your diner.
Given the recent spikes in COVID cases in the other parts of the world, it is quite likely that we will be experiencing our own version of COVID-19 Round 2 in the upcoming winter season. In the last 6 months, we have benefited from the option of outdoor dining. As the...
With the new school year quickly approaching, Culinary Institutes and Universities offering courses such as food science and nutrition comprehension are having to function for the first time without a physical computer lab. If you are finding yourself in this group,...