The Dish Market Report, February 25, 2025
This week’s insights on key commodities and market shifts—powered by CommodityONE, exclusively for Dining Alliance members. Poultry Chicken harvests dipped slightly w/w but were up 2.6% y/y, with boneless/skinless breasts climbing $0.07 to $1.66/lb while tenderloins edged down to $1.69/lb. Egg prices rose 4% w/w, and with ongoing HPAI outbreaks and Easter demand approaching, the egg market is expected […]
The Dish Market Report, February 18, 2025
dishing up insights Are You Overpaying for Ingredients and Supplies? Is Your Restaurant Wasting Time and Money on Operations? Are You Earning Cashback on the Products You Already Buy? Poultry Chicken harvests rose 6% w/w, but prices were mixed across cuts. Boneless/skinless breasts jumped $0.08 to $1.59/lb, while tenderloins dipped slightly to $1.70/lb. Egg […]
The Dish Market Report, February 11, 2025
dishing up insights What’s Hot in 2025? Top Trends for Independent Operators Scrambling to Manage Rising Egg Costs? We’ve Got Solutions! Feeling the Cash Flow Squeeze? Take Control Now Poultry Chicken harvests dropped 10% w/w but remained flat y/y, leading to mixed price movements across cuts. Boneless/skinless breasts rose $0.03 to $1.51/lb, while tenderloins […]
The Dish Market Report, February 4, 2025
dishing up insights Are Rising Costs Making Operations Overwhelming? Here’s How to Simplify and Save Why Are So Many Restaurants Struggling with Profitability—And How Can You Stay Ahead? Are Hidden Costs Eating Away at Your Profits? 13 Expense Traps to Watch Out For Poultry Chicken harvests surged 15% w/w and 2% y/y, keeping most […]
What’s Hot in 2025? Top Trends for Independent Restaurant Operators
Staying on top of foodservice trends is about more than just keeping up appearances—it’s about staying competitive in a fast-evolving industry. Independent restaurant operators who embrace emerging culinary trends can not only attract new diners but also deepen loyalty among existing customers. From sustainability to bold global flavors, these trends reflect what today’s diners crave, […]
The Dish Market Report, January 28, 2025
dishing up insights What’s Hot in 2025 for Independent Restaurants? Struggling to Find Reliable Restaurant Suppliers? Are Your Food Costs Eating Away at Profits? Poultry Chicken harvests were down 10.7% w/w and 9% y/y, leading to higher sales for chicken breasts and tenderloins, though breast purchases dropped 40,000 lbs due to the reduced harvest. […]
The Dish Market Report, January 21, 2025
dishing up insights Is Your Restaurant Short-Staffed? 4 Strategies to Thrive Despite Labor Challenges Struggling to Find Staff? Here’s How to Streamline Operations and Save Money Feeling Overwhelmed by Rising Costs? Simplify Your Operations and Cut Expenses Poultry Chicken demand remains strong as retailers promote cost-effective protein. Chicken breast sales surged last week, while […]
The Dish Market Report, January 14, 2025
dishing up insights Top 2025 Culinary Trends Independent Restaurants Should Watch Take Control of Restaurant Labor Costs Streamline Your Restaurant Operations with Smarter Solutions Poultry USDA reported a 2.8% decrease in young chicken harvest compared to the same holiday week last year. Whole bird and WOG prices rose slightly to $1.35/lb, while white meat […]
The Dish Market Report, December 17, 2024
dishing up insights Losing Customers? Here’s How to Bring Them Back and Boost Traffic! Facing Rising Costs? Simplify Your Kitchen with Idahoan® Products! Not Profitable This Year? Discover Solutions to Boost Your Bottom Line! Poultry USDA young chicken production reached 639.6 million pounds last week, driven by slightly larger bird weights. Whole birds and […]
The Dish Market Report, December 3, 2024
dishing up insights Juggling Too Many Tasks? Streamline Operations with Dining Alliance. Short-Staffed Again? Make Your Operations More Efficient with Dining Alliance. Falling Behind on Daily Tasks? Let Dining Alliance Optimize Your Operations. Poultry Young chicken harvest declined 1.4% week-over-week, while total poultry in cold storage dropped 5.7% year-over-year to just over 1.1 billion […]
