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
Two emerging trends related to meat are progressively capturing more consumer attention: sustainability and humane practices related to raising animals, and the reemergence of high-culinary, artisan butchery. ...More
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
Barry Callebaut has begun the search for the next U.S. National Chocolate Master who will advance to the 2013 World Chocolate Masters to compete against top culinary artisans from 18 countries. ...More
Craig Culver, co-founder of the Culver's chain, digs into the secrets of the chain’s success, their strategies for marketing moving forward, and the chain's status as one of the original creators of "better burgers." ...More
Simon Bregardis, assistant pastry chef at Bellagio Resort & Casino, was named Chocolatier of the Year at Cacao Barry’s Annual L’Art du Chocolatier™ Challenge, an all-chocolate, U.S. competition that encourages creativity and expertise in designing and executing original ...More
What kind of flavor company throws big parties that showcase avant-garde trends like Thai curry water ice or recreate the native tropical Monstera deliciosa flavor, or pair Belgian ale with cocoa-dusted truffles? ...More
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
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas launched its updated website geared toward consumer, wholesale, industrial and culinary professional customers. The site showcases the company’s vanilla and pure flavor product lines and includes high-resolution photos and links to reflect the ...More
René Redzepi's Noma has again been named the world's best restaurant. Meanwhile, the foraging trend continues to spread through kitchens around the world. What are the takeaways for more-mainstream product and menu developers? ...More
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