Menu Development

June 20, 2013

Menu Development

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Inside the Test Kitchen R&D experts from around the industry pull back the curtain on how they perfect their signature menu items.	Wonder Food Super fruits and vegetables combine flavor with nutrition.
Buying into Booze Does the future of fast casual lie in alcohol?	Complete NRA Show Coverage A rundown of the sights, sounds, and eats at the 2013 NRA Show.
The New Face of R&D Brands look to fans, social media to develop new products and flavors.	Little Wonders How the creative use of small portions can deliver much more than a mouthful.
Small Portions a Big Idea Little servings give diners an opportunity to control health, value, and variety.	R&D Finds Its Feminine Side Women bring fresh ideas and perspectives to menu development.
Tricks of the Local Trade Incorporating local ingredients into your menu can set you apart from competitors. But first you should know what you’re buying into.	The Story of the Sea Customers are increasingly interested in the story behind their food. That’s good news for the seafood industry.

industry headlines

Taco Bell Powers Up With Protein Menu

2013-06-19

Taco Bell is taking the steps to offer relevant meal options for its customers and will start by rolling out two new product offerings in test:...

Salsarita's Embraces Seasonal Flavors in New Dish

2013-06-19

Salsarita’s, the national franchisor of Fresh Mexican Cantinas, launched two new menu items in June. Summer at...

Green Leaf's Wraps Up Signature Salads

2013-06-18

Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads is putting a new spin on one of its customer favorites with...

Salsarita's Whips Up Summer Salad, Beverage

2013-06-15

Salsarita’s, the national franchisor of Fresh Mexican Cantinas, will be launching two new menu items in June: the Mexican Chop Salad and...

Chefs, Executives Unite For Menus Of Change Conference

2013-06-15

Attendees at the first annual Menus of Change leadership summit, which took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, examined the future of food and the...

Veggie Grill Serving Up New Summer Menu Items

2013-06-14

Veggie Grill, the popular West Coast fast-casual restaurant concept known for its plant-based food, announced that...

Pizza Hut Canada Taps Into Roots With Poutine Pizza

2013-06-12

In a Canadian first, Pizza Hut Canada is giving Canadians the chance to try their favorite foods in a new and unexpected way.

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Baskin-Robbins Celebrates Dads In A Cool Way

2013-06-10

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering two ice cream cakes to honor dad this Father’s Day...

Pizza Ranch Delivers Pacific Tastes To The Midwest

2013-06-10

This summer, Pizza Ranch is bringing the taste of the Pacific to the Midwest with the launch of two new Hawaiian-inspired menu items: the Meaty...

Bistro Collection Expands With Five New Gourmet Cakes

2013-06-09

The Bistro Gourmet Bakery, a premium foodservice dessert portfolio of The Hillshire Brands Company, has launched an expanded Bistro Collection...

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