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10 Food trends at the National Restaurant Association Show

There will be many headlines about plant-based proteins, but pretzels and prime beef are among other expanding categories.

At this year’s show (and last year’s), there was a staggering array of plant-based items, mostly plant-based protein and dairy-free alternatives. But much more than that is available at the show, including premium items.Look at what trend-forward things can be found at this year’s show.

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FINANCE

Inflation continued to cool in May, but menu prices remain stubbornly high

For the third month in a row, the inflationary gap between grocery/retail and restaurants continued to widen.

Recent data from Circana finds that consumer use of restaurant deals grew by 8% year-over-year in Q1. April marked the restaurant industry’s weakest performance since July 2022 and its second-softest month of growth in over two years. And, new data from Revenue Management Solutions finds that QSR traffic decreased by 1.7%a

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TECHNOLOGY

4 Exciting technology trends from the NRA Show floor

From voice AI to different types of robots, here are some observations from walking the tech pavilion at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show.

The 2023 National Restaurant Association Show highlighted technology's importance to the industry. Now, technology is more forward-looking, emphasizing forward-thinking change and progress. H ere are four technology trends we saw, from AI and automation to intelligent, cloud-based software.

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INTERACTIVE ARTICLE

Secrets to satisfying today’s plant-based tastes

Leveraging plant-based menu options as a key part of your business growth strategy.

Explore 7 new ways to promote plant-based proteins, master the art of blending global flavors into plant-based dishes and uncover the latest in sustainability to appeal to conscious consumers.Discover industry secrets, knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the ever-growing plant-based food market.

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