According to a Recent Study/Survey … End-of-2016 Edition

As part of our mission to be the go-to resource for on-the-go restaurant industry professionals, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine offers highlights of recent research. This End-of-2016 edition features confusion on plant-based proteins, the growing demand for tahini and how the battle for "stomach share" is expected to intensify in 2017.

Confusion Causes More Meat ConsumptionWith more and more restaurants consulting registered dietitians (RDs) about developing nutritious menus, it is worth heeding what RDs say about the rising trend of plant-based eating among consumers. A new national survey of more than 100 RDs was conducted by The Monday Campaigns, the non-profit public health organization behind the Meatless Monday initiative.

“Registered dietitians work with consumers day in and day out and are well-informed about their needs and attitudes,” said Diana Rice, RD, The Monday Campaigns’ associate director of nutrition communications. “To help us stay abreast of…