Nancy Kruse

Nancy Kruse is a recognized authority and widely quoted spokesperson on food and menu trends. She is president of The Kruse Company, which is dedicated to assessing trends and directions in food, menu and restaurant concepts; she has tackled these topics in the pages of leading industry publications and forums. Prior to founding her own company, Nancy served as Executive Vice President for Technomic, Inc., where she conducted a wide range of consulting assignments for Fortune 500 food and restaurant companies. She has served on several boards, and she has been an active member of the Women's Foodservice Forum and Las Dames d'Escoffier International.

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State of the Plate: Ube’s Purple Reign Will the violet yam hit matcha levels of menu ubiquity?

State of the Plate: Ube’s Purple Reign Will the violet yam hit matcha levels of menu ubiquity?

by Nancy Kruse | Aug 5, 2026 | King's Hawaiian, More to Savor, State of the Plate

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Bites & Sips: Just Around the Vend

Bites & Sips: Just Around the Vend Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Jul 15, 2026 | Bites and Sips, More to Savor

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State of the Plate: Noodling Around Asia From ramen and pho to “Sprite” noodles and global mash-ups

State of the Plate: Noodling Around Asia From ramen and pho to “Sprite” noodles and global mash-ups

by Nancy Kruse | Jul 1, 2026 | State of the Plate

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State of the Plate: Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor Tapping salty, earthy, tangy and herbaceous notes

State of the Plate: Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor Tapping salty, earthy, tangy and herbaceous notes

by Nancy Kruse | May 28, 2026 | Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor, State of the Plate

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Bites & Sips: “Boy kibble,” Tacomakase and S’more Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

Bites & Sips: “Boy kibble,” Tacomakase and S’more Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

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State of the Plate: Why Late Night Is a Sleeper Hit Clever menus and special promos are boosting the after-hours daypart

State of the Plate: Why Late Night Is a Sleeper Hit Clever menus and special promos are boosting the after-hours daypart

by Nancy Kruse | May 4, 2026 | State of the Plate

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Bites & Sips: Inspiration From the Winter FancyFaire Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

Bites & Sips: Inspiration From the Winter FancyFaire Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Feb 5, 2026 | Bites and Sips, Uncategorized

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State of the Plate: Hawaii’s Ticket to the Mainland Three island staples plus a familiar offshoot primed for menu innovation

State of the Plate: Hawaii’s Ticket to the Mainland Three island staples plus a familiar offshoot primed for menu innovation

by Nancy Kruse | Jan 23, 2026 | State of the Plate

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Bites & Sips: The Great Chickening, Merch Madness and Cultural Zeitgeists Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

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State of the Plate: “Mediterranean Cuisine” Is a Misnomer Category-defying insights from the CIA’s Worlds of Flavor

State of the Plate: “Mediterranean Cuisine” Is a Misnomer Category-defying insights from the CIA’s Worlds of Flavor

by Nancy Kruse | Jan 5, 2026 | State of the Plate

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Bites & Sips: Pizza Wars, Cabbage-Core and Pairings Galore

Bites & Sips: Pizza Wars, Cabbage-Core and Pairings Galore Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

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State of the Plate: Potatoes Go From Familiar to Flavor-Forward

State of the Plate: Potatoes Go From Familiar to Flavor-Forward Spuds welcome regional riffs, global ingredients and category shuffling

by Nancy Kruse | Nov 24, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Menu Shape-Shifters

Bites and Sips: Menu Shape-Shifters Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at at ime

by Nancy Kruse | Nov 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

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State of the Plate: The Finest Happy Hour

State of the Plate: The Finest Happy Hour Driving flavor innovation and value in tandem

by Nancy Kruse | Oct 28, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Spamming the Market, Plus Edible Beer

Bites and Sips: Spamming the Market, Plus Edible Beer Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Oct 10, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: The New Wave of Kids’ Meals Nearly 50 years in, these specialty menus continue to evolve

State of the Plate: The New Wave of Kids’ Meals Nearly 50 years in, these specialty menus continue to evolve

by Nancy Kruse | Sep 29, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Protein-Packed Coffee and Regional Specialties Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

Bites and Sips: Protein-Packed Coffee and Regional Specialties Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Sep 15, 2025 | Bites and Sips, Mountaire Farms

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State of the Plate: A New Frontier for Fusion Cuisine

State of the Plate: A New Frontier for Fusion Cuisine Vibrant mash-ups and third-culture cooking on the rise

by Nancy Kruse | Aug 28, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Pop-Tarts Pop Up and Salads Size Up

Bites and Sips: Pop-Tarts Pop Up and Salads Size Up Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Aug 13, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: The Menu Magic of Matcha

State of the Plate: The Menu Magic of Matcha The green tea powder continues its high-speed proliferation

by Nancy Kruse | Jul 31, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Summer of Pickles and Promos Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

Bites and Sips: Summer of Pickles and Promos Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Jul 16, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: Nashville Hot to Go Modern ways the regional flavor is packing heat

State of the Plate: Nashville Hot to Go Modern ways the regional flavor is packing heat

by Nancy Kruse | Jul 1, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: NRA Show Edition An on-the-ground report on this year’s most innovative offerings

Bites and Sips: NRA Show Edition An on-the-ground report on this year’s most innovative offerings

by Nancy Kruse | Jun 17, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: A Scoop on Ice Cream Trends Baked mash-ups, savory renditions and far-flung flavors

State of the Plate: A Scoop on Ice Cream Trends Baked mash-ups, savory renditions and far-flung flavors

by Nancy Kruse | Jun 3, 2025 | Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor, State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Flights of Fancy and Pigment Panache

Bites and Sips: Flights of Fancy and Pigment Panache Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | May 9, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: Friends With Benedicts

State of the Plate: Friends With Benedicts The breakfast/brunch favorite has never been so cutting-edge

by Nancy Kruse | Apr 30, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Chicken Steps Up, Lavender Dreams On

Bites and Sips: Chicken Steps Up, Lavender Dreams On Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Apr 14, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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State of the Plate: Pistachio Powers Up

State of the Plate: Pistachio Powers Up Bringing green, buttery flavor across categories and cuisines

by Nancy Kruse | Mar 31, 2025 | State of the Plate

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Bites and Sips: Lion’s Mane Mania and Churro Fever

Bites and Sips: Lion’s Mane Mania and Churro Fever Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time

by Nancy Kruse | Mar 12, 2025 | Bites and Sips

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