“Hispanic foods have been influencing foodservice menus for many years and it is likely that the influence will only grow in coming years as demographics and changing mainstream tastes combine to strengthen the trend.” That statement from Packaged Facts’ “Hispanic Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 6th Edition” report, released in October, is good news for anyone in the Mexican/Latin foodservice industry. According to the report’s executive summary, “foodservice establishments are developing some of the most interesting variations on traditional Hispanic dishes, mixing ingredients from other cuisines while keeping the Hispanic elements of the offering as the core” to capitalize on the increasing demand for Hispanic flavors.Watch for more information about trends highlighted in the report in el Restaurante’s January/February 2017 issue!