Category Archives: Trends
Foodservice Trends and Predictions for 2012
Last December we put together a list of 10 foodservice trends for 2011. Some that topped the list and stayed strong were food trucks, social media, better nutrition and mobile ordering. For 2012, there’s much being talked about.
2011 Foodservice Trends and 2012 Predictions
Last December, we searched all over and found 10 predictions for food service trends. Overall, all 10 items on our list have been successful as far as the predictions go. Take a look at the list if you need a refresher, then check out how some of the top ones have done over the course of this year.
Where to Get in on the Farm-to-Fork Trend
In the last few decades, Farm-to-Fork eating has grown in popularity as a way to ensure fresher foods and to support local farmers.
Central’s Week in Brief: August 19, 2011
Every Friday Central brings you stories from the week that you might have missed, but that are definitely worth a look. We feature food news covering everything from the weird to the wonderful in the world …
Competitive Eating – A Tradition of Excess
In a nation with a huge obesity rate and a penchant for tradition and competition, it’s only natural that each year people come out in droves to witness this 10 minute face-stuffing food extravaganza. Here’s a deeper look at just what makes these contests so grossly enthralling.
Daily Deals: 3 Tips for Your Restaurant’s Experience
If you have been living and breathing for the past few years, chances are you’ve heard of and maybe even used a daily deal site. Here are 3 tips to make sure you’re restaurant is in the know on discount sites.
Houlihan’s: A Foursquare Success
The location-based social media site, Foursquare, is gaining popularity among millions of mobile app users worldwide and also for over 250,000 (and counting) businesses—many being restaurants. With over eight million users and over 2.5 million check-in’s …
Latest Trends in Table Settings
Last month, Oneida Global Foodservice paid us a visit for training and filled us in on the latest trends in table settings. Plates Unique seems to be the theme for plates. Whether it’s for the appetizer …
