Category: Trends

For the first time in three years, the National Restaurant Show…happened! We had real conversations, real samples and we loved every real minute of it. Yes, being together live and in person was such a welcome change from where we’ve been. If you missed it — or just want a different perspective — read on to see what Dan Burrows, Consulting Chef for MegaMex Foods, experienced at the show.

Native to Mexico, avocados have been a mainstay of Mexican cuisine for centuries. More recently, however, their popularity has exploded across the U.S. and around the world1. Here’s a look at what’s fueling all this avocado love and what it means for you and your menu.

Looking to make your menu more adventurous, exciting AND profitable? Sure. Who isn’t? The biggest challenge is, well, all those labor challenges. That’s where we can help. Check out these speed-scratch flavor enhancers that can turn everyday staples into tasty menu faves in one simple step.

The foods of Latin America are as diverse as the region itself, and we’re seeing these distinct flavors show up in a variety of menu applications.

What’s the secret to a more profitable Cinco de Mayo? Plan ahead. That’s right, a little more planning can go a long way when it comes to your Cinco celebrations, and we can help make it easy. Read on to see how you can dial up the fun, increase order size and reap the rewards.

Wondering what to expect in 2022? To help answer that question, we compiled a variety of emerging foodservice trends and put together this quick list of what stood out most.

Adjusting to a new way of doing business has its challenges, so we put together a checklist of helpful reminders specific to Mexican cuisine.