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Nearly two-thirds of Americans consume mushrooms, counting fresh mushrooms bought in the produce department, mushrooms included in restaurant meals as well as mushrooms used as an ingredient in frozen pizzas or a jar of spaghetti sauce. The vast majority of mushrooms eating occasions, 80%, reflect usage as an addition, topping or ingredient to another base dish, such as pizza, a burger or salad. Consumers say that 95% of these occasions had mushrooms included in the original meal, whether bought in-store or at a restaurant, whereas 5% added mushrooms to the meal leftovers. Mushrooms have great versatility and add umami – a savory, meaty flavor – adding depth and richness to all kinds of dishes, ranging from soups and sauces to stir-fries and salads. For more ideas, visit www.mushroomcouncil.org!

A question we frequently get asked by our customers is “do you offer menu requests?” 🤔 And of course we do! We can do almost anything if you give us enough time to prepare for it 🥙🍗 If your crew is requesting favourites from our past menus or menu items they’ve had from us on-set. We can do that. Just give us a week’s notice! If you want something we’ve never prepared before, we can also do that. Just give us 2 weeks' notice. If you’re talking Cast Menu requirements, we can definitely do that too – just call Dom or Alex to discuss your cast requirements. If you’re looking for delicious, nutritious food for your next set, hit up the Yummies team today - https://lnkd.in/eqEY-aCb #Catering #FilmCatering #TVCatering #FoodRequests

Nearly two-thirds of Americans consume mushrooms, counting fresh mushrooms bought in the produce department, mushrooms included in restaurant meals as well as mushrooms used as an ingredient in frozen pizzas or a jar of spaghetti sauce. The vast majority of mushrooms eating occasions, 80%, reflect usage as an addition, topping or ingredient to another base dish, such as pizza, a burger or salad. Consumers say that 95% of these occasions had mushrooms included in the original meal, whether bought in-store or at a restaurant, whereas 5% added mushrooms to the meal leftovers. Mushrooms have great versatility and add umami – a savory, meaty flavor – adding depth and richness to all kinds of dishes, ranging from soups and sauces to stir-fries and salads. For more ideas, visit www.mushroomcouncil.org! #MushroomsOnTheMenu #MushroomsAtRetail #MushroomStats #Mushrooms

Here's something... Restaurants aren’t just competing against each other, but also against the allure of home-cooked meals. While some consumers love customizing chicken dishes at home, there’s a golden opportunity to win them over when they step into a foodservice establishment. From crispy fried chicken to gourmet grilled creations, dishes that meet the value demands of consumers will keep them coming back for more. Chicken’s versatility makes it any restaurant’s secret weapon! Visit AjinomotoFoodservice.com for more information. #chicken #versatility #strategy #recipes #foodservice #trends #foodandbeverage #restaurants #topyoursandwiches Resource: Technomic

A new report from Technomic, Inc. reveals 34% of consumers consider what sauces and condiments are available when deciding which restaurants to visit. Nation's Restaurant News explores the data and how some restaurants are embracing the trend to meet consumer demand:

Plant-Based isn't sexy... or is it?   So, what do you think? ❌or✅? Does it make your mouth water or will you pass? Holtkamp Horeca Patisserie en Croquetten are expanding their plant-based assortment and introducing their revamped Cheesecake Mango dessert components.  Available in two different sizes, since last January. And now, this April, volumes are growing every week as a result of increasing demand from their foodservice customers.    A crispy cookie crust with a creamy and refreshing cheesecake filling. Decorated with a top layer of smooth mango and passion fruit.  Impressive that they've further improved the quality with PLANT B Egg and are now officially live. 💚 And now available to everyone in the foodservice industry. 🙌 It would be great if customers simply put this on the menu as a dessert, without specifically labeling it as 'Vegan' or 'Plant-Based'.  Nowadays, there are other ways to do that. Because this truly deserves a wider audience. 🎯 Of course, the round cheesecakes and chocolate cakes are also available to the general public. 😉🌱🐣 More information via the link in the comments. 👇👀🕵️♂️👇 Hats off to the Holtkamp team! 💪 #food #foodservice #foodindustry #plantbased #sustainable #bakery

With a decline in pub visits, there's been a noticeable impact on the purchase share of classic pub fare, according to recent data from Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel. Chips/wedges/fries and burgers have seen a dip of -9.9ppts and -8.4ppts respectively. This trend highlights fewer pub occasions, which are directly influencing the demand for traditional favourites. On the flip side, the rise in restaurant occasions reflects an interesting surge in steak and pasta dishes this year. Learn more about Lumina Intelligence EDOP: https://lnkd.in/dvVn2h9 #marketinsights #marketreasearch #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkindustry #pubsandbars #chips #burgers

One of the world’s most sauce-covered dishes is, without a doubt, the hamburger! 🍔 Whether it’s the classic American-style burger or a gourmet version, burgers are always paired with a variety of sauces: ketchup, mayo, barbecue sauce, ranch, mustard, hot sauce… The list goes on! According to data from the National Restaurant Association, approximately 50 billion burgers are consumed annually in the U.S. alone, and a whopping 95% of them are served with multiple sauces. So, sauces not only enhance the flavor but also shape the identity of the burger itself. And it’s not just in the U.S.—the love for burgers and sauces is a global phenomenon. In fact, research by GlobalData shows that the demand for sauces in the European fast food market is growing by 7% each year, with ketchup and mayonnaise being the most popular choices. With so many options, finding the “perfect” sauce combo for your burger has become almost an art! #faida #hamburger #fastfoods #americanburger #sauce

Our Delicious Trend for the week is Spicy Ranch. We are seeing this more and more on the shelves in the grocery store and on our favorite restaurant menus. Datassential has this on the their need to know list and we couldn't agree more. #culinary #wings #pizza #culinology #pastry #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry #cronut #foodscience #sauce #dippingsauce #ranch #spicyranch #innovation #foodtrends #foodinnovation #trends #culinarytrends #saladdressing #salad

sweetgreen has been the longstanding darling of proponents of "healthy" fast food. It's also had a remarkably long run both as a privately held and now almost three years a publicly traded company that has yet to turn a profit. Businesses can only lose money for so long and now sweetgreen seems to have sold out in a near last ditch effort to change that: adding fries and desert to the menu after a decade of a focus on salads. (the recent effort to add steak to the menu didn't seem to do the trick). It's not clear to me if the remaining fans of Sweet Greens will be excited about having fries with their salad and boost the company's revenue. It is yet another business lesson that the real win is to make food we like healthier for you (through better recipes) rather than getting people to choose a "healthy meal" more often. #healthyfood #salad https://lnkd.in/g5rWdMX3