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How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks

Nine in 10 adults now snack more often than before the COVID-19 pandemic1—and due to efforts to limit close contact to reduce the virus’ spread, prepackaged items have become a popular choice. Foodservice provider Morrison Healthcare, which works with more than 800 hospitals and healthcare systems, has seen a notable uptick in prepackaged snack interest during the past 18 months—although Jeffrey Quasha, Morrison’s director of retail culinary innovation, says customers have actually been drawn to prepackaged options for several years.

Creative Dessert Images Capture ‘Likes’—and Drive Sales

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Global Street Foods Offer Portable Culinary Experiences

Global trends around street foods are having an increasing impact on restaurant menus in 2023 and beyond. Learn more about these trends.

Sales Spike: Snacks Score Huge Numbers for Big Game and Beyond

Research data shows snack sales spike during the Super Bowl. Learn why snacks are expected to replace meals and hit new heights over the next five years.

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Creative Dessert Images Capture ‘Likes’—and Drive Sales

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How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks

The demand for prepackaged snacks rose during the pandemic. Offering them after it will potentially increase healthcare and hotel operators’ sales.

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Stacking Up: Snacks Hit Sweet Spot for Sales During Pandemic

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Plant-Based Snack Trend Sprouts Better-for-You Business

The plant-based foodservice trend is poised to help restaurant operations and other foodservice establishments grow a higher check average. Discover how consumer demand and millennial snack preferences are driving plant-based menu innovation.

Millennial Snack Trends Take a Bite Out Of Mealtime Business

The foodservice trend of snacks replacing meals is growing, turning menu innovation into snackification to help drive a higher check average at restaurant and other foodservice operations. Learn how millennial snack preferences and snacking trends are transforming the traditional foodservice approach to dayparts.

The Feel Deal: Texture Hits the Sweet Spot as a Snacking Trend

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The Power of Peanut Butter: How a Foodservice Staple Still Spreads Sales Around

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Donuts, Dollars, Diversification: How a Foodservice Classic Keeps Sales Sweet

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