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🔍Trend Alert: Chicken Shredders!🍗 As the leading market research software platform, we're here to keep you ahead of the curve. One trend that's been cooking up a storm in the food & beverage industry is the Chicken Shredder. This handy kitchen tool is revolutionizing the way home cooks and culinary enthusiasts prepare their favorite dishes. With ergonomic handles, non-slip bases, and additional features like transparent lids and cleaning brushes, shredding cooked chicken and other meats has never been easier or more efficient. 🍽️ Over the past year, we've seen a whopping 93% increase in Google search volume for chicken shredders, indicating a surge in consumer interest and demand. This trend is not just confined to the kitchen, it's also stirring up interest in the ecommerce sector, creating exciting opportunities for food & beverage manufacturers. Stay tuned for more insights and trends that will help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving food & beverage industry. Remember, data-driven decisions are the recipe for success! 📈 #ChickenShredder #FoodTrends #MarketResearch #DataDriven

The Eggcheff Scrambled adds more than just great coffee to your customers' experience! 🍳☕ Offer a healthy, freshly cooked breakfast that’s ready in just a minute – the perfect complement to your coffee shop menu. With The Eggcheff Scrambled, your customers can enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal together with their Coffee 🍽️ Four reasons why Coffee Shops and the Eggcheff Scrambled are a perfect match: 📈 Boost Your Profits: Expand Your Offerings with High Profit Margins. Enjoy substantial profits with minimal effort and a low cost price for eggs. 👨🍳 Simple Operation: No trained staff needed—just touch the button and go! Both the customer and staff can safely and easily operate the device. 🍽️ No Kitchen? No Problem! The Eggcheff Scrambled can be placed on any countertop, easily integrating into your coffee shop thanks to its ventless design. 📱 Engage Customers: Let customers watch the cooking process on the interactive touchscreen – an experience they’ll want to share on social media! Elevate your offerings and give your customers a new reason to visit you. Start serving freshly made scrambled eggs today with The Eggcheff Scrambled! Visit www.theeggcheff.com to learn more and connect with us today! 🚀 #CoffeeShopInnovation #EggCheff #FreshBreakfast #HealthyEating #ProfitableAdditions #ScrambledEggs #FoodServiceRevolution #AutomaticLunch #EasyEggs #Coffee&Food #HealthyOption

If you run a restaurant, you NEED this bulk food hack! Restaurant Owners, This Hack Will Change Your Kitchen Game! Here’s the secret: Buy your staples in bulk and use color-coded bins to organize them by usage frequency! This simple trick keeps your kitchen efficient and cuts down on time spent searching for ingredients. Step 1: Purchase bulk items like flour, sugar, and rice to save on costs. Step 2: Use different colored bins for high-frequency (daily use) vs. low-frequency items. This keeps everything accessible and easy to find during the rush! Step 3: Label each bin with the item name and date of purchase to maintain freshness and reduce waste. This method not only helps with organization but also ensures your stock stays fresh and ready to go whenever you need it. Get your kitchen running like a well-oiled machine and save money while you’re at it! Tag a fellow restaurant owner who needs this tip! #FoodService #KosherFood #Distributor

Are you confident your portion sizes are spot on? 🤔 Tracking what comes back to the kitchen reveals where adjustments might be needed. With 41% of uneaten food linked to oversized portions, fine-tuning your servings could lead to significant savings. Are you monitoring portion sizes? . . . . #ConsciousKichens #foodwaste #thisisirishfood #irishfood #irishfoodbusiness #dublinrestaurants #dublinfood #irishchef #stopfoodwaste

Lunch as we know it has evolved! The pandemic set off a trend for hybrid and home working, which hasn’t gone away. However, many workers are still office based or on the move, meaning there is still demand for easy food to go options.  Brands and retailers therefore need to be flexible and cater for a variety of consumers, from those that want to get creative, to those who want grab and go. Our brands have you sorted… 🥒The Grocer’s Food Brand of the Year, Vadasz, is helping consumers elevate their lunches quickly and easily with its range of delicious, chilled pickles and ferments. Vadasz Kimchi is easy to store in the fridge and can be used in lots of lunches, from salads to sandwiches. 🌱Squeaky Bean’s new dinky range including its ready to eat Duck and Hoisin Style Bites are an ideal plant-based side for lunchboxes or for grazing at your desk. 🥪Our leading Mediterranean deli brand unearthed’s incredible range of sandwich fillings can transform the humble sarnie. Why not try its Oven Roasted Ham to create a Croque Monsieur, the classic French sandwich with ham, cheese and white sauce? 🥧 For those in a rush and in hunt of something that’s easy to eat on the go, then Wall’s Jumbo Sausage Roll is a great choice. #FoodToFeelGood #Lunch #Unearthed #SqueakyBean #Walls 

Unfinished dishes are one of the biggest generators of restaurant food waste. Along with inefficient prep and spoilage, leftover food is part of an exorbitant triumvirate that costs the industry billions each year. 📉 The main culprit? Oversized portions. So, for a lot of F&B operators, this most obvious solution is to reduce serving sizes. But how do you streamline portion sizes and adjust prices without irking customers? How do you ensure dish consistency and gauge the impact of your changes? Read our latest blog post to find out: https://hubs.la/Q02Wt29T0 #restaurants #foodwaste #POS

Lowering your food cost is HARD. There are so many factors that go into it. Inventory item costs Recipe costs Recipe portions P-Mix Waste Etc. Basically every aspect of the restaurant touches food cost. One of our Starfish customers is a growing QSR brand. This summer they realized that their food costs jumped over 30%. For them this number represented a big red stop sign. So they used Starfish to help identify what caused the increase and then took steps to lower it. The results speak for themselves....In P12 2024 they hit a 23.16% Food Cost which is an all time low for the brand. If you are a restaurant owner, what is your #1 tip to help others lower food costs? Comment below so we can help each other learn!

This year's Waitrose & Partners Food & Drink Report has been unveiled and as always, it's delicious and fascinating reading! The report shows that 2024 was the year of crookies, hash browns, chocolate butter, cucumbers, pistachio croissants (which has been my personal favourite; have you tried the Waitrose one yet?), pimped up pantry staples, Tim Tams and Ottolenghi and lot's more. Up and down the country, food lovers have been scratch cooking with shortcuts and recreating restaurant and bar experiences at home. Not only that, they've been upgrading their weekly shops, with many opting for more premium cuts of meat, artisan loaves and free range cream with the ultimate goal of preparing and sharing great food with friends and family! Have you smashed cucumbers or tried pickle juice this year? Lots have... Intrigued and want to find out more? Read this year’s Waitrose Food & Drink report: www.waitrosereport.co.uk #Waitrose #FoodTrends #DrinksTrends #Trends #FoodAndDrink #Report

Street food trends: The social media surge 🚚 The rise of food halls has accelerated new street food concepts, driven largely by social media. Here are some standout stories: 🔥 Spudman in Tamworth: After becoming a TikTok sensation, Ben Newman (aka Spudman) sees customers queuing for up to three hours for his jacket potatoes with fillings like chicken curry, tuna mayo, and cheese & beans. 🍏 Humble Crumble: Located at London’s Borough Market, Old Spitalfields, and Camden Market, this crumble bakery gained fame on TikTok. They serve crumbles with a variety of sumptuous toppings, making it the world’s first crumble bakery. What's your favourite street food trend? https://bit.ly/3XIH6Cb #streetfood #jacketpotatoes #foodmagazine #chef #cheflife #food #ingredients #cooking #catering #recipes #recipeinspiration #catering #education #hospitality