Hemp seed
Perfect for the gluten free diner, hemp seeds are a superfood with a subtle nut flavor. Hemp seed can be eaten raw or cooked, ground into flour or whole. These seeds are a healthy option to add texture and flavor to menus.
Consumer Trends
Salads speak fresh year-round
Fresh, healthy items are a big draw for fast-casuals and QSRs, say reports from a variety of industry groups, and nothing speaks fresh and healthier better than salad, especially if it’s topped with seasonal vegetables. In fact, according to Technomic's Left Side of the Menu: Soup & Salad Consumer Trend Report, restaurant customers are ordering more salad: Over the course of two years, diners are ordering salad—at least occasionally—76% of the time, up from 66% of those surveyed in the 2009 study.