--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Trends (5) 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. (5) --- [![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 (5) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/photo-1486485764572-92b96f21882a.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) ## [Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) February 25, 2021 Snacking has increased in recent years. Here’s how to customize your offerings to satisfy the unique preferences of every generation. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/305_hannah-gullixson-0IEemURq3GM-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/opportunity-is-served-foodservice-poised-to-feast-on-post-pandemic-profits) ## [Opportunity Is Served: Foodservice Gets Taste of Better Days Ahead](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/opportunity-is-served-foodservice-poised-to-feast-on-post-pandemic-profits) February 23, 2021 As foodservice transitions away from the COVID-19 crisis, operators enter a new era of opportunity. Explore key factors leading to a feast of sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/304_dex-ezekiel-WlHGsh3Ig0E-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/second-helpings-building-on-foodservice-successes-in-2020) ## [Taste of Success: Building on Foodservice Wins in 2020](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/second-helpings-building-on-foodservice-successes-in-2020) February 16, 2021 Explore the innovations, from off-premises to ghost kitchens to blended meals, that helped restaurants survive in 2020 and could help them thrive in 2021. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/303_318086_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-chickening-out-big-chains-dig-in-to-win-the-chicken-sandwich-wars) ## [No Chickening Out: Big Chains Dig in to Win the Chicken Sandwich Wars](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-chickening-out-big-chains-dig-in-to-win-the-chicken-sandwich-wars) February 9, 2021 Sales of chicken sandwiches continue to soar as chains step up efforts to capitalize on the trend. Explore the latest chicken sandwich product launches. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/301_obi-onyeador-PMnbMcJeftk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/business-booster-covid-19-vaccine-poised-to-give-foodservice-sales-a-shot-in-the-arm) ## [Business Booster: COVID-19 Vaccine Poised to Give Foodservice Sales a Shot in the Arm](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/business-booster-covid-19-vaccine-poised-to-give-foodservice-sales-a-shot-in-the-arm) February 2, 2021 With the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, restaurant operations prep for another seismic shift. Explore the vaccine's implications for the industry. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/302_kelly-sikkema-kp7ENPlp8no-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/kitchen-heat-a-look-back-at-a-pressure-cooker-year) ## [Kitchen Heat: A Look Back at a Pressure-Cooker Year](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/kitchen-heat-a-look-back-at-a-pressure-cooker-year) January 26, 2021 Despite the disastrous impact of COVID-19, the foodservice industry rallied with menu innovation and technological advances. Explore three key trends. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/300_screen-post-9H4ycSaekYg-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skinny-on-foodservice-innovation-trim-the-fat-beef-up-technology) ## [The Skinny on Foodservice Innovation: Trim the Fat, Beef Up Technology](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skinny-on-foodservice-innovation-trim-the-fat-beef-up-technology) January 21, 2021 Learn how the COVID-19 has compelled major restaurant chains to trim menus and integrate technology to manage margins more effectively and increase sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/299_melanie-lim-ikAImpIfYj8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/from-famine-to-feast-foodservice-ingenuity-revives-revenue) ## [A Plateful of Potential: Foodservice Ingenuity Revives Revenue](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/from-famine-to-feast-foodservice-ingenuity-revives-revenue) January 12, 2021 COVID-19 continues to take foodservice in new directions. Explore the pandemic's far-reaching ramifications as foodservice operations adapt and evolve. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/297_jon-tyson-UuzUfw4qepk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/cant-curb-the-enthusiasm-foodservice-consumers-brake-for-curbside-pickup) ## [Can’t Curb the Enthusiasm: Foodservice Consumers Brake for Curbside Pickup](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/cant-curb-the-enthusiasm-foodservice-consumers-brake-for-curbside-pickup) December 29, 2020 Curbside pickup is claiming a growing share of off-premise business. Learn how the trend is impacting the foodservice and how chains are adapting. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/296_klara-kulikova-WcV2YkM3Dls-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/whos-in-the-drivers-seat-the-demographics-of-delivery-and-takeout) ## [Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? The Demographics of Delivery and Takeout](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/whos-in-the-drivers-seat-the-demographics-of-delivery-and-takeout) December 22, 2020 Younger consumers are most receptive to restaurant takeout and delivery. Learn key demographics driving the growth of off-premise business during COVID-19. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/295_ross-findon-mG28olYFgHI-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hungry-for-digital-sales-pandemic-propels-foodservice-innovation-forward) ## [Hungry for Digital Sales: Pandemic Continues to Propel Foodservice Innovation Forward](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hungry-for-digital-sales-pandemic-propels-foodservice-innovation-forward) December 15, 2020 The pandemic continues to transform foodservice with a shift to off-premise sales. Learn how Chic-Fil-A and Captain D's are adapting to the new norm. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/292_gabriella-clare-marino-2PEeh8fHeCk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/safety-is-served-foodservice-cooks-up-fresh-recipes-for-success) ## [Safety Is Served: Foodservice Cooks Up Fresh Recipes for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/safety-is-served-foodservice-cooks-up-fresh-recipes-for-success) November 24, 2020 New safety guidelines from the National Restaurant Association underscore the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Learn about them and other safety trends. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/288_christian-wiediger-jg9BCuOrGyw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/devouring-digital-major-chains-feast-on-innovative-promotions) ## [Devouring Digital: Major Chains Feast on Innovative Promotions](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/devouring-digital-major-chains-feast-on-innovative-promotions) November 3, 2020 McDonald's, Chipotle and other top chains are cooking up creative promotions to power sales during the pandemic. Explore a few of the most noteworthy. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/289_jeremy-bishop-VLu9Zef2_tw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/drive-and-determination-big-chains-get-big-gains-with-emphasis-on-drive-thrus) ## [Drive and Determination: Big Chains Get Big Gains with Emphasis on Drive-Thrus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/drive-and-determination-big-chains-get-big-gains-with-emphasis-on-drive-thrus) October 27, 2020 Drive-thrus help restaurant chains mitigate the falloff in foot traffic from the pandemic. See how McDonald's and others use drive-thrus to fuel sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/285_taewoo-kim-n-UnqILLi0Y-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/noncommercial-foodservice-pandemic-prepared-and-palate-pleasing) ## [Noncommercial Foodservice: Pandemic Prepared and Palate Pleasing](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/noncommercial-foodservice-pandemic-prepared-and-palate-pleasing) October 6, 2020 Communal dining is being transformed by COVID-19. Learn how noncommercial foodservice is adapting, from menu innovation to cafeteria reconfiguration. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/283_allie-8en4iethKfY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stacking-up-snacks-hit-sweet-spot-for-sales-during-pandemic) ## [Stacking Up: Snacks Hit Sweet Spot for Sales During Pandemic](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stacking-up-snacks-hit-sweet-spot-for-sales-during-pandemic) September 22, 2020 Snacks continue to serve up sweet sales during the pandemic, though snacking trends are evolving. Explore how COVID-19 is changing snacking patterns. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/282_dan-burton-vm-cV-h28SM-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/safe-haven-foodservice-operations-feed-need-for-safety) ## [Don't Worry, Be Hungry: Consumers Hanker for Worry-Free Foodservice](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/safe-haven-foodservice-operations-feed-need-for-safety) September 15, 2020 Research shows that while consumers hanker for foodservice, they demand reassurances and safeguards. Explore how restaurants feed the need for safety. ## [Success to Go: Cooking Up Incentives to Whet Appetite for Delivery and Takeout](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/success-to-go-cooking-up-incentives-to-whet-appetite-for-delivery-and-takeout) September 8, 2020 Delivery is surging, but third-party platforms drain profits. Explore restaurant strategies to mitigate the costs of third-party delivery platforms. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/280_victor-he-9X9K7GJmVlk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-hunger-for-safety-digital-foodservice-links-to-consumer-confidence) ## [A Hunger for Safety: Digital Foodservice Links to Consumer Confidence](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-hunger-for-safety-digital-foodservice-links-to-consumer-confidence) September 1, 2020 As consumer confidence drops with the rise in COVID-19 cases, restaurants leverage digital innovations for contactless delivery. Explore key strategies. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/279_marissa-lewis-SCtV134WHcc-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/carried-away-takeout-and-delivery-continue-to-pick-up-speed-despite-onsite-dining) ## [Carried Away: Takeout and Delivery Continue to Pick Up Speed Despite On-site Dining](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/carried-away-takeout-and-delivery-continue-to-pick-up-speed-despite-onsite-dining) August 25, 2020 Delivery and takeout are increasingly tech-driven as dine-in service continues to stall. Explore a few of the latest off-premise trends from top brands. [❮](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/4) [1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/1) [... Jump to first page](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/1) 1. [3](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/3) 2. [4](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/4) 3. 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