United Fresh report highlights foodservice trends for fresh produce
The Spring 2016 issue of United’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice report, a quarterly report from United Fresh showcasing the latest innovations in fresh produce use in foodservice, explores how innovative chefs and foodservice operations are adding fresh fruits and vegetables to create flavorful and vibrant menus. This issue reports on the menu growth for Meyer lemons, how chefs are incorporating fennel and asparagus to their dishes and how produce plays a starring role in Mexican entrees and Southern cuisine. The report’s updated MenuTrends system has been expanded to include fast casual restaurants, and restaurant data has been further segmented by chains, regional restaurants, independent restaurants and food trucks.
Fresh Insightsalso looks at how produce plays a role in the modernization of hospital dining.