Monthly archive for February 2026

A Growing Need Meets a Shrinking Workforce Senior living operators are feeling pressure from two major trends: an aging population with increasingly complex dietary needs and a tightening labor market. As the number of residents increases in senior living facilities, this group expects menu options that accommodate

Back-of-House Solutions That Save Time and Money Labor challenges continue to shape the foodservice operations in 2026. Operators across all segments are navigating rising wage pressures, difficulty retaining staff, smaller applicant pools, and the ongoing need to produce more with fewer hands. Coupled with softening sales and

As food service operators look toward 2026, menu innovation is being shaped by three consistent themes across major forecasts: comfort and nostalgia, global flavor “escapism,” and strong value signaling. At the same time, chefs are leaning into global ingredients, “stealth health,” and bolder heat, while keeping SKUs

Future-Proofing Food Safety: Why Proper Handwashing Still Outperforms Technology The back-of-house world is changing, and quickly.  Smart sensors, automated checklists, and AI-driven monitoring tools are becoming standard and changing workflows.  One truth remains unchanged, however: the most powerful food-safety tool is still a pair of clean, properly