Grab 'n Go! Anytime. Every Time - banner - both - 07.23

Banner Ad - 4 - PICs - Operator - supersized

Campbells Culinary Reserve Jerk Chicken - both - banner - 02.26

Campbells Culinary Reserve Thai Curry - both - banner - 02.26

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt banner with chef - both - 04.23

Simplot Delivery Solved - Conquest Fries - banner - both - 08.20

Certified Cage-Free Egg Bites - Portable, Protein-Packed Breakfast - banner - both - 09.23

Butterball - Your Trusted Partner - skyscraper - both - 07.19

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Style and Substance - skyscraper - both - 04.18

Cargill - Truvia Serve America's Best-Selling Stevia Sweetener - skyscraper - both - 03.19

Campbells Masterbrand SnackCore Snyders Pieces - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Nestle - Hot Cocoa Single-Serve Packets - banner - both - 09.21

Nestle Stouffers Can Your Classics Do This Recipe Ideas - banner - both - 01.20

Indiana Packers - All-in-One Pork Supplier - banner - both - 07.21

Entree Redi Wild Alaska Pollock - skyscraper - both - 08.25

Ready to Eat Frozen Vegetables - banner - both - 03.23

Campbells Culinary Reserve Jerk Chicken - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - We Cook It - Operators Take Credit - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Basic American Shred Competition operator banner ad - 12.17

Rich's Plant-Based - Good Things Grow - skyscraper - both - 11.20

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Beautiful Inside and Out - skyscraper - both - 04.18

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - banner - both - 07.18

McCain - Tactical Takeout Webinar - skyscraper - both - 05.20

Hormel - Bacon 1 - You've Never Seen Bacon Like This - banner - both - 02.20

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Sugar Foods Barista Blend - skyscraper - both - 04.17

Nestle White Cheddar Mac - Customize Creamy Comfort - banner - both - 04.19

Indiana Packers - Vertical Integration - skyscraper - both - 07.21

Wild Alaska Keta Salmon - banner - both - 08.25

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Dress Your Table for Success - banner - both - 04.18

Tyson - Wright Brand Bacon - skyscraper - both - 04.21

Hormel - Bacon 1 - Great Bacon in Half the Time - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Fabri-Kal - Packaging solutions for environmental and off-premise needs - skyscraper - both - 11.19

Nestle Stouffer's Comfort Foods Beyond Compare - video - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Sugar Foods Deliver It Better - skyscraper - both - 04.20

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - skyscraper - both - 07.18

Sugar Foods Barista Blend - banner - both - 04.17

Catch of the Season - skyscraper - both - 07.22

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - Ease Your Operator's Kitchen - banner - both - 02.20

Simplot GoodGrains - banner - both - 01.20

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Style and Substance - banner - both - 04.18

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Campbells Masterbrand SnackCore Crackers - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Dixie Ultra Surface Systems - skyscraper - both - 02.23

Cooper Shreds Have Now Arrived - banner - 02.24

Nestle - Hot Cocoa Bulk and Single-Serve Packets - skyscraper - both - 09.21

Simplot RoastWorks - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Campbells Masterbrand SnackCore Chips and Pretzels - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Nestle White Cheddar Mac - Mac Pizza - banner - both - 04.19

Skyscraper Ad - MM - Cook - Operator

Nestle Stouffer White Mac and Cheese - banner - both - 08.18

Nestle Minors Slow Simmered Stock - Free Sample - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Sugar Foods - Add Savory Beet Notes Crispy Beets skyscraper - both - 05.18

Simplot - Delivery Solved - Conquest Fries - skyscraper - both - 08.20

Mini Cinnamon Swirl French Toast - banner - both - 09.23

Golden Tiger Vegetable Spring Roll - Elevate Dishes with Vibrant Flavor - OE - banner

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Knorr's Cook with More Possibilities - banner - both - 09.24

Sugar Foods ecoStick Dispensers Beverage Station - skyscraper - both -10.16

Shrimp that Brings the Big Picture - skyscraper - both - 11.22

Simplot Conquest Crispy Potato Strips - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Rich's Plant Based Cooking Creme - skyscraper - both - 02.18

Fabri-Kal - Packaging solutions for environmental and off-premise needs - banner - both - 11.19

Wild Alaska Salmon Burger - skyscraper - both - 04.25

A Family of Fine Cheeses - skyscraper - both - 08.22

Simplot - Pineapple Perfected - RoastWorks - skyscraper - both - 08.20

General Mills - Gluten Free Options - banner - both - 03.18

Wild Alaska Burgers - banner - both - 04.25

Wild Alaska Keta Salmon - skyscraper - both - 08.25

Campbells Pacific Rose Chai Pistachio Milk - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Sunny Fresh Egg Bake Bites - banner - both - 03.23

Wild Alaska Salmon Burgers - banner - both - 04.25

Simplot Conquest Crispy Potato Strips - banner - both - 01.20

Hormel - Fontanini - Handcrafted Meats - Unparalleled Flavor - banner - both - 02.20

Hormel - Bacon 1 - Less Time Less Grease Less Mess - banner - both - 02.20

Jennie-O No Basic Burger Here - banner - both - 03.20

Simply Potatoes Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes - skyscraper - both - 09.23

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt skyscraper with chef - both - 04.23

Performance Dairy Convenience and Consistency - banner - both - 04.24

Ambrosia Chocolate - banner - both - 03.23

Campbells Culinary Reserve Thai Curry - both - skyscraper - 02.26

Sugar Foods Deliver It Better - banner - both - 04.20

Knorr's Cook with More Possibilities - skyscraper - both - 09.24

Kraft - Bold Flavor, New Home. - skycraper - both - 08.22

Performance Dairy Craveable Flavor and Time Savings - banner - both - 04.24

Nestle Minors Slow-Simmered Stock - Free Sample - banner - both - 02.20

Seafood is Better - banner - both - 05.21

Sugar Foods - Add Savory Beet Notes Crispy Beets banner - both - 05.18

Entree Redi Wild Alaska Pollock - banner - both - 08.25

General Mills - Pillsbury Takeout and Delivery Tips - skyscraper - both - 04.20

Simplot Sidewinders - Bendy is Trendy - banner - both - 01.20

McCain - Takeout and Delivery Menu Ideas - banner - both - 05.20

Jennie-O Take Burgers Over the Top with Turkey - skyscraper - both - 03.20

Hormel - Fontanini - Handcrafted Family Recipes - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Nestle - Every Season is Pumpkin Season - skyscraper - both - 08.18

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt skyscraper - both - 04.23

Ambrosia Chocolate - skyscraper - both - 03.23

Performance Dairy Extra Melt - banner - both - 04.24

Today&rsquo;s senior living residents are arriving with greater expectations for their dining experiences, and a taste for meals that feel <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/4-ways-to-elevate-senior-dining/" target="_blank">fresh and modern</a>. Check out three ways to meet a variety of dietary needs while keeping up with current food culture trends.
1. Update classics with modern builds. How? Get creative with your preparation methods. Try <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/why-you-should-love-marinades-and-rubs/" target="_blank">herb rubbing</a>, slow roasting, experimenting with caramelization and infused oils. Add <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/elevated-nutrition-for-your-senior-living-menu-globally-inspired-turkey-recipes/" target="_blank">international intrigue</a>&nbsp;to your menu with dishes that reflect the broader experiences and backgrounds of your residents. Try this Korean-style <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/recipes/sliced-turkey-rice-bowl-with-bulgogi-sauce/" target="_blank">Sliced Turkey Rice Bowl with Bulgogi Sauce</a>, a <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/recipes/moroccan-spiced-turkey-salad-sandwich/" target="_blank">Moroccan Spiced Turkey Salad Sandwich</a> with apricots and almonds, or Chinese-inspired <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/recipes/turkey-sausage-link-steamed-bao-buns/" target="_blank">Turkey Sausage Link Steamed Bao Buns</a>. You won&rsquo;t just make a good meal&mdash;you&rsquo;ll inspire great conversation!
2. Prioritize personalization. According to a Tastewise report, demand for portion <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/serve-flexibility-and-convenience-at-senior-living-facilities/" target="_blank">flexibility</a>&nbsp;has increased 20% among baby boomers. Also, offer residents more meaningful menu choices to help them retain a sense of autonomy and engagement at mealtime.
3. Recreate a restaurant experience. Modern senior residents have become accustomed to <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/keep-it-fresh-why-and-how-to-rotate-your-senior-living-menu/" target="_blank">dining out</a>. Bring the appeal of that lifestyle to your dining program with recipes that align with modern culinary trends, thoughtful plating and presentation, and using versatile and nutritious proteins like turkey across dayparts.
Updating your senior living menu to move with the times isn&rsquo;t about dramatic reinventions. With a few tweaks and expanded offerings, you can create a dining experience that feels vibrant, relevant and satisfying for residents. How will you modernize your menu?&nbsp;
Content courtesy of <a href="https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/3-ways-to-modernize-senior-living-menus/" target="_blank">Butterball Foodservice</a>
Source:
&ldquo;2026 Trend Forecast&rdquo; &ndash; 2025 &ndash; Tastewise

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