Along with a new year, January brings with it a whole lot of flavor! This month is also known as National Hot Tea Month. Now, we know that not everyone is a fan of tea, but as a growing trend amongst the beverage market, there are plenty of people clamoring for the next best way…
The world of dairy-free beverages is full of nut-based milk alternatives. Almond, cashew, macadamia, and hazelnut are just a few excellent examples that can be found in the burgeoning industry of non-dairy beverages. However, for some people these beverages aren’t a sufficient replacement for the richness and texture found in cow’s milk. In addition, many…
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is known as the largest foodservice trade association in the world, supporting over 500,000 restaurant businesses, constantly empowering owners and operators to learn and achieve more. Every year, the NRA holds an event, the size and scale of which is comparable to its worldwide reach. This past May marked the…
It may be surprising, but iced tea is a fairly recent development relative to its warmer counterpart. Tea itself has been around as far back as the 3rd Century, first recorded in a medical text written by the famed Chinese physician, Hua Tuo. Although the precise origins are unclear, iced tea was born in 19th…
Since cellphones emerged and rose to the forefront of technology in the 1980’s and 90’s, restaurateurs have questioned the etiquette of cell phone use during dining, and the impact that technology use has on other patrons. Between talking loudly at the table, or paying attention to a phone rather than reading the menu these technologies…
Recently I was watching Rene Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) with her co-workers scoffing at the green drink she would religiously drink every morning, while those co-workers went back to their coffee. Now I imagine those co-workers are the people in line for the newest green drinks like Matcha. Since 2013 Google searches…
For the food service industry, each year brings a wave of new fads that shake up the business and bring excitement to the consumer experience. Some of these trends are the doing of the industry itself, though many start through the demand of the customer. There’s so many predicted trends buzzing around, but here are…
Ahh the holiday shopping season. Nothing compares to the hustle and bustle of shoppers searching for the perfect gifts to place under the tree. It’s apparent that for retailers the holiday season is a busy time, meaning an increase in sales. But how does it affect the food service industry? The holidays are a unique…
For many of us, when we think of hospital food we don’t necessarily think quality…or flavorful, or healthy. We think of cafeteria style food that we only eat because it’s convenient and there are no other options available. You usually don’t hear healthcare guests, staff, and patients alike raving about the meal they just ate. …
Have you ever found yourself pondering over your bill once you reach the gratuity line on your receipt at the end of a meal out? How much to tip can be confusing for the customers and stressful on the wait staff. The customers ponder over what the appropriate amount to leave the server is and…