--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Trends description: Trends | The snacking blog devoted to helping foodservice operators feed their snack sales success. Track the latest snack trends. Get insights and statistics to help improve customer service, inform menu innovation and encourage a higher check average. --- [![Click to visit the Mondelez International Away From Home website](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mdla-afh-logo-horizontal.svg)](https://www.mondelezawayfromhome.com/) - [Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/trends) - [Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/operations) - [Culinary](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/culinary) - Subscribe # Trends [![The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/automaation-post-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/smaller-faster-smarter-automated-restaurant-formats-feed-future-of-foodservice) ## [The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/smaller-faster-smarter-automated-restaurant-formats-feed-future-of-foodservice) January 28, 2025 The future of foodservice has arrived–and it’s automated. Technologies that were once novelties are now the norm. Self-ordering kiosks, online orderin... [![Dessert Beverages: The Sweet Spot for Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/strawberry-shake-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) ## [Pouring On Profits: Why Dessert Beverages Are a Sweet, Low-Risk Way to Boost Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) September 23, 2026 Discover how dessert beverages help operators drive check averages, attract more customers and test new flavors with minimal back-of-house work. 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Cookie Pieces](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/global-ice-cream-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-world-of-opportunity-make-ice-cream-desserts-hot-sellers-with-global-flavors) ## [A World of Opportunity: Make Ice Cream Desserts Hot Sellers With Global Flavors](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-world-of-opportunity-make-ice-cream-desserts-hot-sellers-with-global-flavors) June 30, 2025 Learn how to scoop up sales with global ice cream flavors and explore internationally inspired ice cream concepts from Mondelēz International Foodservice chefs. [![4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/RITZ-Thanksgiving-Shepherdpie.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) ## [4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) September 18, 2024 [![Featured image for article: Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Fried-Pickles.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) ## [Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) July 23, 2024 ### [2026 Away-From-Home Industry Trends Guide Make 2026 the year your customers always leave room for dessert.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) [Access Guide Now](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) ## Popular in Trends [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/369_pj-gal-szabo-UMgU0UG3RxY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-rebound-from-eating-losses-to-platefuls-of-profits) ## [Restaurant Rebound: From Eating Losses to Platefuls of Profits](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-rebound-from-eating-losses-to-platefuls-of-profits) Learn how major restaurant chains like McDonald's, Starbucks and Domino's repositioned their brands for big sales over the course of the pandemic. 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Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Trends [![Dessert Beverages: The Sweet Spot for Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/strawberry-shake-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) ## [Pouring On Profits: Why Dessert Beverages Are a Sweet, Low-Risk Way to Boost Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) September 23, 2026 Discover how dessert beverages help operators drive check averages, attract more customers and test new flavors with minimal back-of-house work. [![Dessert Trend Insights for Burger Operators (2025-2026)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/dessert-progam-tips.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flipping-for-desserts-burger-operators-lean-into-low-risk-menu-innovation) ## [Flipping for Desserts: Burger Operators Lean Into Low-Risk Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flipping-for-desserts-burger-operators-lean-into-low-risk-menu-innovation) June 5, 2026 Burger operators are digging into desserts as a low-risk path to higher profits. Get key stats and trends on branded ingredients and flavor inclusions. [![Dulce de leche Shake made with Chunky CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Pieces](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/global-ice-cream-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-world-of-opportunity-make-ice-cream-desserts-hot-sellers-with-global-flavors) ## [A World of Opportunity: Make Ice Cream Desserts Hot Sellers With Global Flavors](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-world-of-opportunity-make-ice-cream-desserts-hot-sellers-with-global-flavors) June 30, 2025 Learn how to scoop up sales with global ice cream flavors and explore internationally inspired ice cream concepts from Mondelēz International Foodservice chefs. 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Explore the trend of celebrity signature items at McDonald's, Dunkin', Friendly's and more. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kobby-mendez-idTwDKt2j2o-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) ## [Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) December 12, 2023 Limited-time offers are surging due to pent-up demand and the post-pandemic return of menu innovation. Learn about the latest ingenious LTO trends. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/1aba17d6-13f0-4b1e-aff4-0917cf9cd16e.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-spots-dessert-diversification-bites-and-insights) ## [Sweet Spots: Dessert Diversification Bites and Insights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-spots-dessert-diversification-bites-and-insights) November 7, 2023 Indulgent desserts are trending as key to a balanced approach to wellbeing. Explore the diversity of desserts hitting the sweet spot in foodservice today. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/eduardo-soares-e4EmPx91Aj4-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/fast-track-snacks-shareable-grab-and-go-foods-feed-market-need) ## [Fast Track Snacks: Shareable Grab-and-Go Foods Feed Market Need](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/fast-track-snacks-shareable-grab-and-go-foods-feed-market-need) October 17, 2023 As snacking continues to replace full meals, small bites and shareables grow in popularity. Explore the small plates trend at restaurants and c-stores. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/owen-beard-K21Dn4OVxNw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) ## [Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) October 3, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating and cooking recipes to increase output and versatility. Track the trends as A.I. revolutionizes foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/10122_BELV_SNK_PKG_BelVita-4-packs-and-belVIta-Snack-Packs_v2.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-perks-specialty-coffees-give-healthcare-foodservice-a-shot-in-the-arm) ## [The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-perks-specialty-coffees-give-healthcare-foodservice-a-shot-in-the-arm) September 19, 2023 As COVID-19 fades, coffee demand perks up in healthcare foodservice. Learn why pairing coffee with the right foods is a must for healthcare operators. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/321097_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/spreading-it-thick-how-sauces-are-feeding-business-in-a-big-way) ## [Spreading It Thick: How Sauces Are Feeding Business In a Big Way](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/spreading-it-thick-how-sauces-are-feeding-business-in-a-big-way) August 15, 2023 Particularly popular among millennials and Gen Zers, sauces are spreading across social media. Explore the latest sauces trending at big restaurant chains. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kentaro-toma-VZPk1yWtPIk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) ## [Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) August 1, 2023 Fast-casual restaurant growth continues to accelerate. Learn how Slim Chickens, Panera Bread and the fast-casual segment are driving sales to new heights. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/ambitious-studio-rick-barrett-PN_7dCww6Fw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-it-flowing-restaurant-subscriptions-open-floodgates-of-sales) ## [Keep It Flowing: Restaurant Subscriptions Open Floodgates of Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-it-flowing-restaurant-subscriptions-open-floodgates-of-sales) July 4, 2023 Restaurant operations are adapting subscription programs to meet consumer needs in the post-pandemic era. Explore restaurant subscriptions spiking sales. 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