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14 New Food Trends Emerging in 2026

14 New Food Trends Emerging in 2026

The food trends emerging this year will affect your supplier relationships, your menu planning, and how you think about ingredients.

At Hitchcock Farms, we supply premium produce to leading kitchens and markets, so we've got a pretty good idea about what's actually taking off.

In this guide, we share all the top trends shaping 2026, from ingredient innovations to dining preferences.

12 Delicious Green Leaf Lettuce Recipes to Add to Your Menu

12 Delicious Green Leaf Lettuce Recipes to Add to Your Menu

More than just a salad base, green leaf lettuce brings crisp texture, fresh flavor, and versatility to a wide range of healthy and creative meals.

In this blog, we're sharing our favorite green leaf recipes so you can enjoy all that this versatile vegetable has to offer.

5 Innovative Restaurant Menu Ideas for Chefs [2025]

5 Innovative Restaurant Menu Ideas for Chefs [2025]

A well-planned menu keeps regulars coming back for their favorites while giving new guests a reason to choose your restaurant.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we’ve been proud partners to restaurants for decades, helping chefs craft standout dishes with the freshest produce.

To spark some culinary creativity, here are some of our favorite innovative ideas to elevate your restaurant menu.

8 Delicious Sweet White Corn Recipes You Will Love

8 Delicious Sweet White Corn Recipes You Will Love

Sweet corn is a staple of summer and fall cooking, whether it’s grilled, roasted, or blended into something unexpected like ice cream.

At Hitchcock Farms, we grow premium sweet white corn during peak season, harvesting at just the right time to lock in maximum sweetness and a crisp texture.

In this blog, we’re sharing our favorite corn recipes that highlight just how versatile this seasonal favorite can be.

8 Innovative Catering Ideas to Make Your Business Stand Out in 2025

8 Innovative Catering Ideas to Make Your Business Stand Out in 2025

Whether you run a small catering company or manage multiple operations, you’re always on the lookout for new strategies.

From creative new recipes to unique presentation schemes, we're always impressed by the range of inventive catering ideas that come from every corner of the foodservice industry.

In this blog, we're sharing the latest creative catering tips that will help your business thrive in 2025.

14 Delicious Spring Menu Ideas for Restaurants

14 Delicious Spring Menu Ideas for Restaurants

It's that warm, wonderful time of year again.

As consumers welcome the sunshine of spring, give them renewed reasons to enjoy your dining room. Flex your creativity as a food service professional with timely menu engineering.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we're committed to providing the freshest produce for your spring restaurant menus.

In this guide, we've gathered our favorite spring recipes to offer you fresh inspiration.

10 Spring Salad Recipes With Farm-Fresh Ingredients

10 Spring Salad Recipes With Farm-Fresh Ingredients

Spring is the time to celebrate life and growth.

As the days get warmer, colorful flowers pop up all around, and your vegetable garden shows its first sprouts, you may get the craving for light, fresh, and produce-packed meals.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we show our appreciation for this time of year by providing the freshest seasonal produce for your recipes.

In this blog, we've gathered our top tips for creating the perfect spring salad, and we're sharing our favorite recipes with you.

13 Sensational Summer Menu Ideas for Restaurants in 2025

13 Sensational Summer Menu Ideas for Restaurants in 2025

The best summer menu ideas for restaurants increase sales and ensure customer loyalty.

With focused development, restaurant summer menus keep profits solid and bottom lines in good shape.

In this article, we share fresh tips and recipes made with seasonal ingredients to inspire your summer menu lineup.

12 Delicious Salad Dressing Recipes to Elevate Your Greens

12 Delicious Salad Dressing Recipes to Elevate Your Greens

When it comes to restaurant salads, the right dressing makes all the difference.

Pairing a seasonal salad with a new dressing can completely transform the dish.

Fortunately, there are endless opportunities for innovation with salad dressings.

In this blog, we've gathered our favorite salad dressing recipes for all types of salads.