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Datassential Finds Restaurant Menus Should Milk Dairy for All it's Worth

Say Cheese: Cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products present opportunities to keep restaurant dishes and retail displays interesting, while selectively marketing health cues
Mark Brandau
June 11, 2020
Cheese and dairy remain as popular as ever with consumers and retain their reputation for versatility among menu makers. It highlights just how ideally positioned this food category is for the near term, when the world is still dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.
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National Restaurant Association Names New Leadership

Tom Bené to take on role as president, CEO, and CEO of the Educational Foundation
May 18, 2020
The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Tom Bené as the Association’s president & chief executive officer (CEO) and CEO of the Educational Foundation, effective June 1.
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KFC to Test Plant-Based Chicken at Select Stores in China

The nuggets, tested through a partnership with Cargill, include high-quality protein such as soy, wheat, and special pea
April 28, 2020
Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC") China, operated by Yum China Holdings, Inc., became one of the first national Western QSR (quick service restaurant) brands to introduce a plant-based meat product to China. For a limited test period between April 28-30, KFC Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets will debut at three participating stores in three Tier 1 cities across China.
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Spice Blends Start to Star on Menus

Special Spices: American consumers are embracing the complex flavor profiles of international spice blends, while research chefs and food scientists are use them to develop innovative dishes
Maeve Webster
April 27, 2020
Spice and herb use is nothing new in foodservice. These are the fundamental building blocks of flavor and are key in the identity of world and regional cuisines.
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New Dairy Products for Foodservice

New dairy products hitting restaurant and foodservice channels in May 2020
April 27, 2020

Looking for the latest on dairy food innovation, dairy protein trends and more? Prepared Foods presents five in-depth pieces.


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Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report

After steady growth in 2019, report suggests 2020 will be the most challenging year on record for the Top 500 chain restaurants
April 23, 2020
Technomic released the Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, which ranks each top chain by sales performance for the previous year. This year's report includes insight into what to expect for 2020.
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Casey’s General Stores Names New Leadership

Focus on a restaurant mindset sets the stage for continued growth at the nation’s fifth-largest pizza chain
April 14, 2020
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY), today announced restaurant industry veteran Michelle Wickham will join the company as vice president, food service.
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