TRENDS

Despite enduring challenges, the future of foodservice is bright. Discover smart and strategic tips and tricks for innovating on your menu that will help you capitalize on a new era of opportunity.

Foodservice sales are projected to soar in 2022, bringing opportunities for menu innovation. Access our infographic to discover the trends and ingredients consumers crave so you can drive profits and create a winning menu. 

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted Americans to make a number of lifestyle changes—including altering what they eat.

Breakfast foods are breaking out of the morning daypart. The pandemic changed how and when Americans enjoy breakfast favorites, with these shifts in preference expected to live long into the future. Access our Breakfast of Champions infographic to see how you can satisfy consumer demand for quick, convenient and protein-rich breakfast fare with everything from road-ready handheld options to hearty breakfast favorites. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many things, but pork’s popularity isn’t one of them. In fact, pork sales soared in 2020, posting steady year-over-year gains since March. (Sales were actually down 5% at the beginning of the month, but between March 8 and March 29, they jumped a whopping 56%.)

Most states have begun to allow restaurants to offer outdoor and dining room service. But with COVID positivity rates rising in many areas, 58% of consumers remain very concerned about its resurgence—and public sentiment about dining out is mixed. In mid-July, more than half (52%) of consumers told Datassential they were avoiding eating out; another 28% said they’re dining at restaurants but feel nervous doing so.

For years, bacon has been a beloved ingredient in the United States: more than 266.5 million Americans consumed it in 2019 alone. Their love for it seems to know no bounds, in fact.