Challenged by government regulations and job duties that extend well beyond menu development, today’s foodservice directors have a seemingly impossible task of feeding students healthy, great-tasting meals on a tight budget and timeframe. Gain a better understanding of the K-12 landscape with our fast facts infographic.

Local. Global. Street food. It all comes together at La Michoacana Premium, one of our favorite Chicagoland ice cream and snack shop. See why patrons flock to this unique and colorful destination where a wide variety of global mash-ups surprise and delight.

C-store foodservice is an exciting, dynamic industry that continues to grow as younger consumers seek convenience at a value. Learn what it takes to stay competitive in this fun, fast-paced channel.

Could lab-grown foods actually eliminate the need for cows? That’s what a think tank is predicting. As technology to produce meat and dairy in the lab gets better and less expensive, they forecast that the demand for cow-associated products will fall by 70% in just 11 years, collapsing the beef and dairy industry.

Intent on building loyalty and enhancing the customer experience, more and more retailers are entering the foodservice space. Lululemon and Crate & Barrel are the newest players challenging traditional restaurants to grab a larger share of wallet. Who will be next?

A ban on… drive-thrus? Believe it. In an effort to curb emissions and increase safety, the city of Minneapolis has voted to ban construction of any new drive-thru windows. How will this action affect the future of the foodservice industry? And what’s next?