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September 05, 2025

On the Menu

An infographic highlighting recent menu trends.

Foodsnapshot X

Mary Ellen Kuhn

Mary Ellen Kuhn

Food Technology Magazine

Food Snapshot infographic on menu trends

Source: Technomic Ignite

Hero Image: © 2025 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). All rights reserved. E&OE

Authors

Mary Ellen Kuhn Executive Editor

Mary Ellen Kuhn, executive editor and assistant director of publications, oversees the editorial content of Food Technology magazine.

Categories

Food Business Trends
Foodservice
Consumer and Marketplace Trends
Culinary and Ingredient Trends
Food Product Development
Omnivore
Food Technology Magazine

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