On December 12, CNBC reported that consumers in the US are still dining out amid food inflation and affordability concerns. However, many are now ordering more appetizers instead of higher-priced entrees.Jim Pazzanese, executive vice president of global strategic procurement of Buyers Edge Platform, which tracks supply chain data within the food service industry, said: “Appetizer orders are up 20% year over year, even as entrees and desserts are largely flat or declining.”Pazzanese pointed out that this shi ...