The National Restaurant Association's What’s Hot Culinary Forecast reveals top trends set to shape the nation’s menus.

Egg Replace and Ancient Grains Plus Baking Flour Blend were discussed, as well as regenerative agriculture, waste reduction and renewable energy.

The research shows that on average 83% of consumers are limiting or avoiding sugars in their diets.

Consumers across generations are focused on quicker meal prep, often using pre-cooked ingredients.

This recent expansion brings Dr Schär’s products to new markets, widening food choices for people with dietary restrictions across the world.

The containers are specifically designed to be returned, washed and reused in closed-system foodservice environments.

Baking an Impact: Small Changes for More Sustainable Baking showcases recipes rooted in smart, sustainable baking practices.

For retail bakeries, the relevance factor plays favorably into this emerging trend.

The retailer's report looks at beverages, protein and packaging, among other things.

The pact is part of the company’s 10-year, $500 million investment addressing the range of challenges cocoa growers face.