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March 31, 2025

What’s on the Menu?

An infographic on foodservice menu trends

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Mary Ellen Kuhn

Mary Ellen Kuhn

Food Technology Magazine

An infographic on foodservice menu trends

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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
Omnivore
Food Technology Magazine

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