The foodservice industry has certainly evolved over the last several years, and we don't expect that to change any time soon. Just a quick glance on the internet will show you where we were and where we're headed, so take a quick look at some of the 2018 foodservice trends we expect to be the most interesting and most prevalent.

 Rep Prep from Eaton Marketing is an informative series that gives you access to one of our foodservice equipment experts. In this edition, spend 10 minutes with RoseMarie Troina, and find out which Florida restaurant is her favorite, as well as what she usually orders when she goes there.

As you probably know, craft beverages are everywhere. It doesn’t end with craft cocktails or craft beer, though. Food and beverage manufacturers have realized that putting extra care into the ingredients and manufacturing process of their products can increase purchase price and attract a new customer base. One of the latest craft beverage trends is nitro coffee on tap.

When you think of flavored spirits, you might initially feel skeptical, rubbed the wrong way from too many cheap liquor experiences in your twenties or artificially flavored rum-drenched Caribbean vacations. But keep an open mind, the craft distilleries of Florida are here to change those perceptions.

One of the biggest challenges faced by school nutrition directors in Florida school cafeterias is the ability to increase student participation. By increasing participation, schools can create additional revenue, have a greater nutritional influence on students, and even keep students safer by encouraging them to stay on campus.