Trends

Keeping the foodservice equipment marketplace up to date with the latest menu and concept trends.

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Foodservice operators often view maintenance as the necessary evil of every kitchen. It’s something that should be done regularly, but all too often it’s neglected — until a piece of equipment breaks down, usually right in the middle of peak service time. Service professionals know the value of regularly
scheduled maintenance. Do you?

Street food-inspired dishes remain a top trend across all industry segments. From Chinese dumplings to Latin pupusas, any easy-to-eat, handheld and globally inspired food remains a top choice for many consumers. The rise of the food hall only contributes to street foods’ expanse. Here’s our list for the trendiest of the trending street foods and their equipment and supply implications, from prep to cooking and serving or packaging.

Keeping pace with overall menu and ingredient trends plays a key role in keeping the pizza segment strong. Thanks to their lower price points, quick-service pizza operations remain hot.

Reid Health and MGM Resorts make strides in food waste reduction.

Best practices result in correct-the-first-time equipment installation.

Understanding next-generation avenues in foodservice design and consulting.

Food halls cannot open as fast as food trucks, but they do share common threads in amping up local fare, focusing on authenticity and being the concept of the moment.

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