2023 is officially here, bringing with it a fresh feeling, new expectations, and evolving trends. While restaurant operators get ready to keep up with an ever-changing landscape, it is key to keep an eye on the flavors and preferences that will be taking up menu space in the new year. Not surprisingly, sustainability and environmental...

While there are many expenses that go into running a restaurant or foodservice operation, especially during a time of inflation, labor and food costs are among the highest and most important.

Fried, mashed, or baked – potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, a simple ingredient to work with, and the perfect base to build from for any comfort dish.

As consumer demand for plant-based and clean label products continues to rise, it’s important for operators to adapt their menus with versatile and convenient ingredients that won’t cost them time or labor. Growing preferences towards plant-based and flexitarian diets – as well as sensitivities and intolerances – can be hard to appease and many traditional...

As we look forward to a new year, the anticipation of emerging trends continues to grow. It’s important for operators to be prepared to adjust and adapt so that they can continue to meet the demands of evolving modern guests. So what should operators get ahead of in 2022?The truth is, the plant-based market is...

As the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard by labor shortages and the lingering effects of travel restrictions, hotel restaurant operators need every convenience they can manage. Take a look at some of the benefits that fresh-dried Idahoan® potatoes bring to the table during these challenging times. 1: Labor Saving Hotel restaurant operators are...

This past year, many kitchens have had to find ways to get more done, but with less staff—and without sacrificing flavor or quality. Many operators have discovered the labor-saving benefits of incorporating Idahoan® fresh-dried, speed-scratch mashed potatoes into their menus. Here are four ways that Idahoan can save time and staffing in your kitchen: There’s...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way customers interact with their communities and the way they dine. According to a survey by Technomic, 47% of customers are now craving more comfort foods. Similarly, 47% also agree that promotions are influencing the restaurants at which they choose to dine. With off-premise dining likely to persist even...

Catering is becoming a bigger part of many restaurants’ business these days. According to data from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) and Datassential, foodservice catering is projected to continue to grow over the next year (whereas other foodservice segments such as midscale and casual dining are on the decline). Catering orders (especially large or...

The initial scramble of 2020’s shutdowns brought tumult to foodservice operations of all kinds—but now that the dust has settled, it’s likely that some of the changes implemented in the past year may shift the industry in a lasting way. Which means Idahoan fresh-dried mashed potatoes and hash browns will continue to be important staples...

With the growing appeal of plant-based eating, today’s health-conscious consumers are looking for nutritious meals that focus more on vegetables and less on meat. 36% of American consumers identify themselves as flexitarian, meaning they choose to eat vegetarian meals at least some of the time.  Potatoes For Plant-Based Menus Idahoan® fresh-dried potatoes are the ideal...