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Kitchen United founder Massimo Noja De Marco’s new venture is Piestro: a portable pizzeria powered by robots Kitchen United founder Massimo Noja De Marco’s new venture is Piestro: a portable pizzeria powered by robots

Continuing on the contactless automat and vending machine trend, Piestro is now partnering with facial recognition payment company PopID

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Mar 30, 2021

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Chopt, Tender Greens, Lemonade reinvent the timeless entrée salad on menus Chopt, Tender Greens, Lemonade reinvent the timeless entrée salad on menus

Mar 30, 2021

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From mochi to matcha, Asian influences are expanding on dessert menus From mochi to matcha, Asian influences are expanding on dessert menus

Mar 24, 2021

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Planta expands its upscale vegan concept in Florida Planta expands its upscale vegan concept in Florida

Mar 22, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Shake Shack Menu Tracker: New items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Shake Shack

Mar 18, 2021

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Veggie Grill goes plant-based-burger specific with launch of new Stand-Up Burger in Berkeley, Calif.Veggie Grill goes plant-based-burger specific with launch of new Stand-Up Burger in Berkeley, Calif.

Mar 12, 2021

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Trending this week: Senate passes $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and more on new items from Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic Drive-In

Trending this week: Senate passes $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and more on new items from Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic Drive-In

Taco Bell brings back its Quesalupa just in time to compete with the new quesadilla at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Taco Bell brings back its Quesalupa just in time to compete with the new quesadilla at Chipotle Mexican Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Kalamata Olives: The purple fruit from Greece

Flavor of the Week: Kalamata Olives: The purple fruit from Greece

Noodles & Company raises third-party delivery premium as costs cut into profits

Noodles & Company raises third-party delivery premium as costs cut into profits

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The breakfast daypart is reawakening

The breakfast daypart is reawakening

Did Taco Bell really just join the ‘chicken sandwich war’? Here’s some perspective

Did Taco Bell really just join the ‘chicken sandwich war’? Here’s some perspective

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sweet heat from Brazil is embraced in the U.S.

Sweet heat from Brazil is embraced in the U.S.

byNancy Kruse, President

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Beverage Trends

Flavor of the Week: Beer cheese, a spread with near infinite possibilities

Flavor of the Week: Beer cheese, a spread with near infinite possibilities

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Shake Shack to launch collaboration series with independent chefs

Shake Shack to launch collaboration series with independent chefs

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Wendy’s and Krispy Kreme

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Wendy’s and Krispy Kreme

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jack in the Box to develop new strategy as executive team takes shape

Jack in the Box to develop new strategy as executive team takes shape

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

With Singapore giving the green-light to lab-grown meat, when will it hit American restaurants?

With Singapore giving the green-light to lab-grown meat, when will it hit American restaurants?

byBret Thorn, Nancy Kruse

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Flavor of the Week: Aquafaba – the food waste that’s a boon for vegan products

Flavor of the Week: Aquafaba – the food waste that’s a boon for vegan products

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Popeyes to debut Cajun Flounder Sandwich on Feb. 11

Popeyes to debut Cajun Flounder Sandwich on Feb. 11

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Not your mother’s Sunday roast: Restaurants are revisiting the comfort food classic

Not your mother’s Sunday roast: Restaurants are revisiting the comfort food classic

byNancy Kruse, President

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Flavor of the Week: Wings without the chicken — cauliflower wings

Flavor of the Week: Wings without the chicken — cauliflower wings

Lent brings the season of seafood to the table

Lent brings the season of seafood to the table

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Non-dairy, vegan cheese

Flavor of the Week: Non-dairy, vegan cheese

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McDonald’s, Shake Shack and more offer their take on the trendy chicken sandwich

McDonald’s, Shake Shack and more offer their take on the trendy chicken sandwich

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Grilled, fried, spicy and melted cheese become even more popular on restaurant menus

Grilled, fried, spicy and melted cheese become even more popular on restaurant menus

byNancy Kruse, President

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Flavor of the Week: Guajillo pepper – the dry, smoky chile

Flavor of the Week: Guajillo pepper – the dry, smoky chile

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Beverage Trends

The year in beverages: From nutraceuticals to portable cocktails, from celebrity endorsements to energy boosters

The year in beverages: From nutraceuticals to portable cocktails, from celebrity endorsements to energy boosters

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Five Spice – the elemental spice blend

Five Spice – the elemental spice blend

2021 Predictions 1B

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

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The top 10 Flavor of the Week trends in 2020

The top 10 Flavor of the Week trends in 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Lingonberry — Scandinavia’s answer to the cranberry

Flavor of the Week: Lingonberry — Scandinavia’s answer to the cranberry

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Doughnuts are a reliable treat and pandemic check booster

Doughnuts are a reliable treat and pandemic check booster

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Gouda – the Dutch cheese

Flavor of the Week: Gouda – the Dutch cheese

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When it comes to DIY meal kits, restaurants must stay nimble and shift with demand

When it comes to DIY meal kits, restaurants must stay nimble and shift with demand

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