PANERA EXPANDS GUEST FAVORITE TOASTED BAGUETTE SANDWICH OFFERINGS WITH NEW BLACK FOREST HAM & GOUDA MELT. ST. LOUIS, June 12, 2023 – Today, Panera announces the addition of a new chef-curated recipe to its popular line of Toasted Baguette sandwiches: the Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt.

LOUIS, June 12, 2023 – Today, Panera announces the addition of a new chef-curated recipe to its popular line of Toasted Baguette sandwiches: the Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt.

Panera will launch three new toasted baguette sandwiches on Jan. 12, 2023 - Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt and Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt.

Chicken sandwiches, specifically those with fried meat and those with spicy and sweet-heat fusion flavors, are ranked No. 2 on the National Restaurant Association's top 10 hot trends for 2023. “Experiences/local culture and community” is ranked No. 1, charcuterie boards are at No.

Panera announced the arrival of three new Toasted Baguette sandwiches that will join the menu nationwide on January 12. The new creations are made on a 10-inch baguette and include the Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, and Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt.

CEO Ron Shaich says the chain reformulated 122 of 450 ingredients to eliminate man-made preservatives, sweeteners, colors and flavors. Panera Bread Co. last month made good on a promise it made two years ago, saying its food is now free of man-made preservatives, sweeteners, colors and flavors.

What is America's favorite junk food in 2023? Leaving out fast food, which earns a day of its own in November, the favorite fast food in the U.S. this year is Sour Patch Kids, according to a study by Casinos.com. Skittles, Pringles, and Starburst all performed well in the 2023 study.

Some popular trends include offering:

• Plant-based burgers.
• Salads and veggie sides.
• Grilled meat and fish as an alternative to fried items.

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Advertising Law Blog. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Michigan, alleges that although Panera markets the Club as “Unlimited” and makes promises to dispense “endless NEW Charged Lemonades,” the fine print actually restricts member refills to once every two hours.

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2023 will also likely bring a beef shortage, meaning you may need to shell out more if you want to serve burgers and steak. Last year, a drought in Texas resulted in less grass feed for cows. At the same time, alternative feeds were expensive, so farmers sold their cattle earlier than anticipated.