Menus change constantly to accommodate new diets, emerging flavors and more. Adding trending ingredients to dishes is easy—but only if operators know what those trending ingredients are. Keep diners interested by offering them what they’re looking for, whether it’s new and exciting flavors, a specialized diet or seasonal produce.
Here’s what’s trending in 2020.
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