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...