Formulation Strategies

Lunch Formulation Trends: 'Standard' out to lunch

As operators trim lunch menus, commodity offerings are losing out to options perceived healthier, more convenient, more sustainable and more unique in their flavor profiles.

Megan Pellegrini

May 13, 2015

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Chipotle’s organic tofu Sofritas, Panera Bread’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich and Burger King’s BK Veggie burger are all popular and all lacking one thing: meat, which isn’t an accident.

Formulation Strategies

Protein's new role in snacks, appetizers and side dishes

Rising meat prices and changes in consumer eating patterns result in greater use of proteins beyond the traditional center of the plate.

Richard Mitchell

February 16, 2015

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Meat is increasingly ubiquitous. Once confined to the center of the plate, beef, pork, chicken, turkey and other proteins are emerging as popular snacks, appetizers and side dishes.

Formulation Strategies

Breakfast meats grab the spotlight on foodservice menus

Richard Mitchell

November 6, 2014

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Foodservice outlets are helping to drive — and then capitalizing on — greater consumer interest in breakfast meats.

Formulation Strategies

Dinner Trends: From roasts to recipes

Meat and seafood are moving away from their traditional place as center-of-the-plate featured offerings as shoppers seek meals that are more creative, cost-effective and quicker to prepare.