October 17, 2016

United Fresh report highlights produce trends in foodservice

The fall 2016 issue of Fresh Insights for Foodservice report, a quarterly report from United Fresh showcasing fresh produce use in foodservice, explores how chefs and foodservice operations are incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables to create menus.

Enhancements to the report include a focus on current commodities in season, as well as a new section, “On the Horizon,” that looks ahead to commodities and menu items that will be trending on menus six months in advance.freshinsightsforfoodservice

The “In Season” section focuses on the fall flavors of pumpkin and rapini, as well as the latest trends in cobblers and crisps. The “On the Horizon” section looks ahead to Spring 2017 commodities of snap peas and sweet onions, as well as a highlight on breakfast baked goods. The report’s MenuTrends system will continue to dive deeper into quick service, fast casual restaurants, midscale, casual and fine dining. Restaurant data is further segmented by cuisine type, as well as by chains, regional restaurants, independent restaurants and food trucks.

The report’s “View from Above” section focuses on produce in the K-12 School Foodservice segment, including an interview with 2016 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winner Marilyn Hughes, director of nutrition at Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia

The report also includes information on top chain menu trends, including tomatoes, peaches and carrots. Additionally, the report cites menu introductions at chains including Cracker Barrel, Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang’s, IHOP, Baker’s Square, Uno Pizzeria, Habit Burger and Domino’s.

Fresh Insights for Foodservice is developed by the United Fresh Produce Association in partnership with Datassential, a market research firm dedicated to the food industry, using data from its menu database, MenuTrends.

Fresh Insights for Foodservice is free to United Fresh members and $50 to non-members. To order the report, visit www.unitedfresh.org. If you have questions, call Jeff Oberman at 831-600- 8922. For questions about the data or content in this report, email Mike Kostyo, Datassential, at [email protected].





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