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Pizza has always been a popular choice amongst those looking for a quick, affordable, last-minute dinner. However, during the recent indoor dining closures, pizzerias became a role model for restaurants looking to survive. Practically overnight, they became leaders in a restaurant industry devastated by COVID-19 closures, in large part because of their ability to provide carryout and delivery services.

All foodservice operations face a similar set of challenges, regardless of what they serve or to whom they serve it. Those challenges also lead to popular solutions, and of all the current foodservice equipment trends, ventless cooking might be one of the most popular.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They are often recognized as those brave few that protect the country in the military, or even those who choose to teach the children on the home-front. Nationally, May 1 is takes a new approach to thanking a hero; the School Nutrition Association deemed this day as National School Lunch Hero Day, and we're here to celebrate this day with and for you. 

Being quarantined at home more means cooking at home more. While in theory, we'd love to say we're all great chefs and know the ingredients for the hardest dishes, sometimes we need a recipe reminder. That's okay! From smart blenders to classic blenders, no matter your choice, Vitamix helps make cooking at home easy. There are plenty of delicious meals you can make using Vitamix and these long-lasting ingredients.

Transparency is a huge operational benefit in today's foodservice trends. Consumers want to know how the businesses they're spending money on is helping the environment, as well as how it showcases what's being produced. They want to know what steps restaurants and cafeterias are taking to be more sustainable, and how spending money there is, in turn, 'giving back' to the community. This form of transparency makes them feel as if they're helping out with going green.

Life can be fast-paced, whether you're running a foodservice operation, or the one ordering food from that operation. Thankfully, technology helps us make ordering and serving a little easier. Many restaurants are adding the option of online ordering as a service, and some are even creating their own app to make things easier. Additionally, online delivery is becoming a popular convenience for consumers in major cities worldwide. From restaurants creating their own apps to businesses specifically made into personal delivery services, the future is online.

There's a fine line between displaying your food and protecting it. On one hand, properly presenting your product and providing greater accessibility makes it easier to sell. On the other, no one likes to eat contaminated food, meaning it still needs to be protected.

There's something about the smell of smoke that entices you to sit down and stay awhile. It has a way of making you feel cozy, and as long as it's light and flavorful, it's a good trick for pulling in guests, and keeping them there.

The craft cocktail movement has become exponentially more popular in recent years. According to Barman’s Journal, a craft cocktail can be defined as a cocktail where every element is handmade or tailored specifically to the drink. And while the benefits of selling and serving craft cocktails are numerous, the processes to create their ingredients can be complicated and time consuming.

Baking bread. Warm cookies. The smell of a fresh-baked muffin. Decadent croissants... Just walking into a bakery can bring smells and images that remind us of Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons, of special occasions like birthdays or weddings, or even a typical workday lunch.