Fabri-Kal - Packaging solutions for environmental and off-premise needs - skyscraper - both - 11.19

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - skyscraper - both - 07.18

Butterball - Quality, Versatility, and Consistency - banner - both - 07.19

Nestle - Hot Cocoa Bulk and Single-Serve Packets - skyscraper - both - 09.21

Nestle - Hot Cocoa Single-Serve Packets - banner - both - 09.21

Honest Earth - Better Potatoes for a Better World - skyscraper - both - 05.23

Jennie-O Premium Turkey Breast Products - Turkey that Turns Up the Quality - banner - both - 02.20

Nestle White Cheddar Mac - Mac Pizza - skyscraper - both - 04.19

Campbells - Make Irresistible Flavor a Menu Staple - both - banner - 03.05 - 07.31.25

Sugar Foods ecoStick Dispensers Beverage Station - skyscraper - both -10.16

Wave of Inspiration - skyscraper - both - 05.22

Kraft - Bold Flavor, New Home. - skycraper - both - 08.22

Performance Dairy Extra Melt - banner - both - 04.24

Battered Alaska Cod Alaska Pollock Alaska Haddock banner - both - 01.25

Performance Dairy Convenience and Consistency - banner - both - 04.24

Hellmann's Vegan Dressing & Spread - skyscraper - OE - 10.22

A Family of Fine Cheeses - skyscraper - both - 08.22

Tyson - Jimmy Dean - Loaded with Flavor - banner - both - 04.21

Knorr's Cook with More Possibilities - skyscraper - both - 09.24

Dan's Prize Pulled Meats Simplify the Kitchen - banner - both - 04.20

Culinary Reserve - See Every Bowl as a Canvas - both - skyscraper - 03.05 - 07.31.25

McCain Free Takeout and Delivery Guide - banner - both - 05.20

Performance Dairy Clarified Butter - banner - both - 04.24

Indiana Packers - All-in-One Pork Supplier - skyscraper - both - 07.21

Ambrosia Chocolate - banner - both - 03.23

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - banner - both - 07.18

Campbells - Fulfill All Needs with Ease - both - skyscraper - 03.05 - 07.31.25

McCain - We're Here to Help - Learn More - banner - both - 05.20

Campbells Tomato Soup - Serve Up Comfort and Show You Care - both - banner - 03.05 - 07.31.25

Simplot Sidewinders - Bendy is Trendy - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt banner with chef - both - 04.23

Basic American Crispy Craveable Operator banner ad - 12.17

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt skyscraper with chef - both - 04.23

Cargill - Truvia Serve America's Best-Selling Stevia Sweetener - skyscraper - both - 03.19

McCain - Rebuilding Your Biz - Episode 1 - Hack Your Way Back - skyscraper - both - 05.20

Jennie-O Take Burgers Over the Top with Turkey - skyscraper - both - 03.20

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - Don't Labor Over Great Chicken - banner - both - 02.20

Catch of the Season - banner - both - 07.22

Simplot RoastWorks - banner - both - 01.20

Nestle Stouffer White Mac and Cheese - banner - both - 08.18

McCain - Maintain Your Restaurant's Unique Identity - skyscraper - both - 05.20

Seafood is Better - banner - both - 05.21

Butterball - Your Trusted Partner - skyscraper - both - 07.19

Campbells Tomato Soup - Bring Solutions to Every Spoonful - both - banner - 03.05 - 07.31.25

Mains Exchange - OE - banner - 01.30 - 04.27.25

Hormel - Bacon 1 - Full Case of Bacon No Grease - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Sugar Foods ecoStick Less Waste - banner - both - 10.16

Tork One Napkin - banner - OE - 03.17

Reel in Greater Appeal - both - banner - 10.22

Dan's Prize Sliced Meats Convenience - banner - both - 04.20

General Mills - Gluten Free Options - banner - both - 03.18

Find Fresh Inspiration - skyscraper - both - 08.22

Tyson - Hillshire Farm - Legendary Brand - skyscraper - both - 04.21

Culinary Reserve - Flex with Big Flavor - banner - both - 03.05 - 07.31.25

Sugar Foods Deliver It Better - skyscraper - both - 04.20

Sugar Foods - Turn Up the Beets Crispy Beets - banner - both - 05.18

Performance Dairy Craveable Flavor and Time Savings - banner - both - 04.24

Simplot Sidewinders - Make Waves - banner - both - 01.20

Grab 'n Go! Anytime. Every Time - banner - both - 07.23

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Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - Ease Your Operator's Kitchen - banner - both - 02.20

Dan's Prize Corned Beef Pastrami - Simple, Tender - banner - both - 04.20

Rich's Plant-Based - Good Things Grow - banner - both - 11.20

Sugar Food Traina California Dried Fruits - banner - OE - 10.19

Knorr's Cook with More Possibilities - banner - both - 09.24

Banner Ad - 3 - OE - Operator - supersized

Empress 5-Compartment School Food Tray - 05.22

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Essity - Impress Your Guests - banner - OE - 03.17

McCain - Takeout and Delivery Resources - Lean on Us - banner - both - 05.20

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Dress Your Table for Success - banner - both - 04.18

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt skyscraper - both - 04.23

Hellmann's Vegan Dressing and Spread - banner - OE - 10.22

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - We Cook It - Operators Take Credit - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Rich's Plant Based Cooking Creme - skyscraper - both - 02.18

Alaska Cod and Pollock: Crispy, Craveable, Comforting - banner - both - 01.25

Ready to Eat Frozen Vegetables - banner - both - 03.23

Basic American Shred Competition operator banner ad - 12.17

Tork Free Clarity Foam Soap Starter Kit - banner - OE - 06.23

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Style and Substance - skyscraper - both - 04.18

Simplot - Delivery Solved - Conquest Fries - skyscraper - both - 08.20

Seafood is Better - skyscraper - both - 05.21

Savor Imports - banner - both - 06.24

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McCain - Takeout and Delivery Menu Ideas - banner - both - 05.20

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Check Out the Major Products Product Guide - skyscraper - OE - 03.22

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Nontraditional cheesesteaks, seasonally named salads and cinnamon roll dessert mashups were three trends that emerged among the top-ranked limited-time offers in January.
That&rsquo;s according to Technomic Ignite Menu data in which consumers rated 250 recently launched LTOs. Those surveyed were asked to rank the items for purchase intent, uniqueness, craveability and draw after reading the menu descriptions.
Respondents gave high scores to several cheesesteak variations, including a Kimchi Cheesesteak that taps into the popularity of Korean flavors. At Charleys Cheesesteaks, the sandwich features USDA Choice steak marinated in Korean barbecue sauce with sauteed onions, peppers, spicy kimchi and provolone cheese, all served on a toasted roll. After reading that description, 73% of consumers said they were likely to visit Charleys to try the cheesesteak.
Following the same trend but in a smaller package are the Philly Cheesesteak Bites at Rally&rsquo;s. These enclose the core ingredients of beef, grilled onions, grilled peppers and melted cheese in a crisp bite-sized shell.
The Chicken Florentine Cheesesteak at P.J. Whelihan&rsquo;s Pub &amp; Restaurant got high marks for craveability. It&rsquo;s made with thinly sliced chicken, sauteed kale, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack cheese and garlic aioli in a garlic butter-toasted bun. Here, kale stands in for the spinach that usually identifies a dish as Florentine.
Salads with the word &ldquo;winter&rdquo; in their name were also consumer favorites. Carrabba&rsquo;s Italian Grill offered a chef-driven Winter Pomegranate Salad with Sea Scallops, which 70% of respondents found unique. Along with the wood-grilled scallops, the salad included pecans, pomegranate arils, pickled onions and Gorgonzola cheese, tossed with lettuces in a pomegranate vinaigrette.
The Winter Orchard Salad at P.J. Whelihan&rsquo;s also benefitted from a seasonal name, with 69% of consumers saying they would visit the casual-dining restaurant to try it. The salad layers baby kale in an apple cider dressing with grilled chicken, roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, dried cherries, crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans.
The third trend revolved around cinnamon rolls as a dessert ingredient rather than a stand-alone treat. Cracker Barrel introduced a Cinnamon Roll Pie&mdash;cinnamon rolls baked into a pie crust and drizzled with sweet cream cheese icing. This appealed to 62% of consumers, who tagged it &ldquo;unique.&rdquo;
BJ&rsquo;s Restaurant &amp; Brewhouse incorporated cinnamon rolls into its signature Pizookie dessert. It has a base of four fresh-baked cinnamon rolls coated in homemade cream cheese icing, then topped with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with hot caramel sauce&mdash;a description that appealed to 67% of consumers. And 65% craved the Oreo Cookie Cinnamon Bun Shake at Wienerschnitzel. It&rsquo;s a blend of soft-serve with cinnamon bun syrup and Oreos.
Source: Patricia Cobe, <a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/3-menu-trends-emerge-latest-round-limited-time-offers" target="_blank">Restaurant Business</a>

January’s top-rated restaurant LTOs reveal consumer preferences for certain formats and flavors, finds Technomic.

3 Menu Trends Emerge in the Latest Round of Limited-Time Offers

Make every pizza ingredient count. Get inspired by a dozen new and creative ways to integrate pizza toppings into your menu.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Pizza toppings like pepperoni, salami, meatballs, plant-based proteins, vegetables, and any sauce of your choice (tomato, pesto, alfredo) make unique and delicious hot or cold sandwiches.</li>
<li>On a cold fall or winter day, offer guests pepperoni and sausage pizza soup, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served alongside a piping-hot breadstick.</li>
<li>Whether it&rsquo;s meat and veggies grabbed from the pizza line and tossed onto a traditional leafy green salad, or a meat-lover&rsquo;s delight of cubed Italian cold cuts mixed with cold pasta salad and olive oil, pizza toppings work great in a salad.</li>
<li>Turn ordinary spaghetti or chicken alfredo into something exciting when you add roasted garlic, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, bacon, prosciutto, and more.</li>
<li>Calzones and Strombolis.&nbsp;Give them a pizza they can take on the go when you roll favorite pizza toppings up into a calzone or stromboli and serve it alongside a fun dipping sauce. Feature a vegetarian option using plant-based chicken, beef, or sausage, too.</li>
<li>Pizza isn&rsquo;t just for lunch and dinner. Incorporate fun pizza toppings like sliced potatoes, ham, and onions into a frittata and you&rsquo;ve got a unique breakfast and brunch item to serve with mimosas and Bloody Marys.</li>
<li>This is a culinary mashup anyone will get behind. Top pizza nachos with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, bacon, pepperoni, pepperoncinis, onions, bell peppers, and olives.</li>
<li>Pizza Bowl.&nbsp;If you have customers watching their carbs, pizza bowls are a perfect way to satisfy a pizza craving. Fill a bowl with cheese, sauce, and a variety of pizza toppings. Bake until melted and cooked through.</li>
<li>Pizza Dip.&nbsp;A great appetizer or late-night snack, pizza dip is a simple mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, tomato sauce, and pizza toppings of your choosing. Serve it with tortilla chips or crunchy bread.</li>
<li>Great for kids or anyone who loves a handheld meal or snack, pizza toppings work perfectly inside a toasty quesadilla. Pick any cheese and melt it inside a big tortilla with vegetables and/or savory meats before pairing it with chips, salsa, and guacamole. Ol&eacute;!</li>
<li>Gourmet Mac and Cheese.&nbsp;Invite guests to get creative with your macaroni and cheese by offering the option to transform their favorite pizza into a bowl of pizza mac and cheese.</li>
<li>Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar.&nbsp;Draw a Sunday morning crowd and inspire social media chatter with a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, complete with slices of cooked bacon, skewers of pepperoni, olives, jalape&ntilde;os, onions, and more.</li>
</ol>
5 More Ways to Use Pizza Dough
Have some leftover pizza dough and space on the &ldquo;specials&rdquo; menu? Try these.
<ol>
<li>Garlic knots</li>
<li>Pepperoni rolls</li>
<li>Cinnamon rolls</li>
<li>Breadsticks (savory or sweet)</li>
<li>Mini calzones (savory or sweet)</li>
</ol>
Points to Ponder
<ul>
<li>Sustainable practices, such as creative use of existing ingredients can help reduce the impact of food waste coming from restaurants, which currently amounts to about 18% of food waste in the United States</li>
<li>More than half of Americans (55%) say they consider a restaurant&rsquo;s food-waste reduction efforts to be an important factor when choosing where to dine</li>
</ul>
Content courtesy of Nestle Professional
Source: National Restaurant Association: <a href="https://www.restaurantkitchen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021_86FoodWaste_Report_Update.pdf" target="_blank">86 Food Waste</a>, March 2021
The information provided is based on a general industry overview and is not specific to your business operation. Each business is unique and decisions related to your business should be made after consultation with appropriate experts.

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