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A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency

A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency

April 30, 2026

Little treat culture is changing how consumers snack. See how dessert and snack operators can leverage smaller formats for innovation, efficiency and repeat visits.

Healthcare Cafeterias Reimagined: Your Prescription for Driving Profit, Value and Satisfaction

April 16, 2026

Healthcare dining is becoming a key amenity and revenue driver. Discover how variety, value and familiar favorites can increase engagement and repeat purchases.

A Slice Above: How Branded Desserts Help Drive Sales at Pizza Operations

April 14, 2026

Discover branded dessert solutions that help boost check averages for pizza operations.

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Trends

See which industry trends are hot, which are not, and how you can leverage each to help drive your business forward.

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Dulce de leche Shake made with Chunky CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Pieces

A World of Opportunity: Make Ice Cream Desserts Hot Sellers With Global Flavors

The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation

The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation

4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu

4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu

Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu

A Taste for Tie-Ins: Celebrity Partnerships Propel Menu Innovation

Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Sweet Spots: Dessert Diversification Bites and Insights

Fast Track Snacks: Shareable Grab-and-Go Foods Feed Market Need

Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate

The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm

Spreading It Thick: How Sauces Are Feeding Business In a Big Way

Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual

Keep It Flowing: Restaurant Subscriptions Open Floodgates of Sales

Snack Facts: New Report Digs Into Latest Global Trends

Artificial Intelligence Gets Real: How AI Is Transforming Foodservice

A Call for Innovation: Foodservice Bottom Line Expected to Feast on Smartphone Tech in 2023

At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023

4 Ways to Modernize French Pastry

Small Bites, Big Sales: Foodservice Feasts on Snacks to Feed Bottom Line

Tasty Trio: Three Up-and-Coming Chefs Help Feed Need for New Culinary Experiences

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Operations

Dig into tips and insights from our foodservice industry experts to help you streamline and enhance your service.

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A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency

A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency

Healthcare Cafeterias Reimagined: Your Prescription for Driving Profit, Value and Satisfaction

A Slice Above: How Branded Desserts Help Drive Sales at Pizza Operations

Campus Dining, Redefined

On Course for Success: Pleasing Gen Z Palates at Colleges and Universities

Fall Menu Forecast: Sky’s the Limit for a Cornucopia of Flavors

CHIPS AHOY! Milkshake in glass with metal shaker.

Keep Cool: The Scoop on Meeting Hot Demand for Summer Specials

Serving the Bottom Line: The Importance of Value-Driven LTOs

4 Must-Dos to Get More Jingle from Your Holiday Dessert Menu

Ice Cream Offers a Nostalgic Platform for Innovation

Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns

Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment

Man in red standing in 7-11

A Matter of Convenience: C-Stores Go All In for Dine-In and Takeout

Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards

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Culinary

Discover food and flavor trends, exciting menu innovations and delicious inspiration to help you meet consumer demand.

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Pour On the Profits: 4 Dessert Beverage Trends to Watch

Pumpkin Cake Tres Leches made with NILLA Cookie Pieces

Sweet Success: How to Take Advantage of 4 LTO Dessert Trends

Table Stakes: 5 Ways Branded Ingredients Can Help Serve Up More Sales

Table Stakes: 5 Ways Branded Ingredients Can Help Serve Up More Sales

It’s OREO’s Birthday! 6 Celebratory Recipes to Add Your Menu

Cool Ideas: A Fresh Take on Frozen Treats for Summer Menus

It’s OREO’s Birthday! 6 Celebratory Recipes to Add Your Menu

6 Fun Ways to Use OREO on Your Menu – Perfect for Any Celebration

Asian Flavors & Formats Feed Dessert Inspiration

All About Newstalgia in Desserts

4 Trending Ways to Elevate Snacks

Beverages and Desserts Fuel Flavor Inspiration

4 Tips for Crafting a Winning Dessert LTO

In for a Treat: Find Out What Elements Will Help Produce a Winning Dessert Menu

Popular: What We're Snacking On

Fall Menu Forecast: Sky’s the Limit for a Cornucopia of Flavors

CHIPS AHOY! Milkshake in glass with metal shaker.

Keep Cool: The Scoop on Meeting Hot Demand for Summer Specials

Urgent Delivery: Restaurant Operators Hungry for Innovative Solutions