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Chinese Pork Buns

Chinese buns (bao) are on-trend yet still a little unconventional. This version, distributed frozen, focuses on ingredients from Northern China, where pork, wheat and cabbage are common. ...More
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Importing Authentic Chinese Flavors

As the Asian population in America continues to grow—along with the appetite in general for authentic and fusion Asian foods in general—the range of Chinese cuisine in this country will continue to expand. ...More
May 18, 2012
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Frozen Asian Entrees Recalled Over Undercooked Chicken

H-E-B is recalling 19 types of frozen Asian meals because they may contain undercooked chicken, which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced May 2. ...More
May 4, 2012
Posted in News
P.F. Chang’s Set to Go Private After $1.1 Billion Deal

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc., announced it is being acquired by the private investment firm Centerbridge Partners L.P. for $1.1 billion. The transaction, which is expected to close no later than the end of third quarter 2012, will result in P.F. Chang's transitioning to ...More
May 2, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Pei Wei Asian Market

Pei Wei Asian Diner opened the doors at its first Asian Market location, designed with an urban feel featuring conveniently sized, lower priced fare that still emphasizes fresh ingredients and made-to-order delivery. ...More
April 2, 2012
Posted in Galleries
A Taste of the Tropics

New menu items and retail product launches are inspired by foods from tropical countries like Hawaii, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. ...More
March 26, 2012
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Consumers Want Authentic Ethnic Fare

The popularity of ethnic foods with U.S. consumers has been on the upswing over the past few years, and diners are demanding authenticity when it comes to their favorite dishes, according to new market research from Mintel. In fact, two-thirds of respondents who eat ethnic ...More
March 2, 2012
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Searching for the Next Cuban, or Ciao Porchetta!

In the name of searching for "the next Cuban sandwich," our global streets have yielded both Vietnamese bánh mì and Mexican torta—but my current favorite is the succulent porchetta. ...More
February 24, 2012
Posted in Blog
Tracking Trends From Restaurants to Retail

Restaurant-style foods and speed-scratch ingredients at the supermarket find a willing audience. ...More
February 21, 2012
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Specialty Soups

A pot full of ingredients and technologies to heat up the soup category. ...More
February 17, 2012
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