2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
The 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast offers a sneak peek into the flavors and creative food items that will soon hit menus everywhere.
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2026 Beverage Trends report: Turn your drink offerings into liquid gold
August 25, 2026Beverage menus are powerful sales drivers. The National Restaurant Association’s just-released 2026 Beverage Trends report can help restaurant operators understand what guests want to drink now, where demand is headed, and how beverage innovation can support traffic, sales, and customer loyalty.
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Consumer outlook
August 19, 2026Consumer outlook remains cautiously optimistic -
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How to handle recalled produce during a foodborne illness
August 17, 2026FDA offers guidelines on what to do at your establishment -
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Total restaurant industry sales
August 14, 2026Restaurant sales rose for the fourth consecutive month in July -
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Restaurant Law Center head focuses on issues to watch—now!
August 13, 2026Robin Repass keeps restaurant businesses informed about the industry’s latest legal issues. -
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Food Costs
August 13, 2026Wholesale food prices fell sharply in July