Latin American food influences have quickly landed a top spot in the “ethnic trends" category, and the flavorful sauces of South America, the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico have gained popularity among consumers, product developers and chefs. ...More
Sandwiches—from erstwhile lowly burgers to hot dogs and sausages, among others—remain open books to inspired accents, creatively transforming the everyday into gourmet. ...More
Cuisines from around the world—including Central and South America, Asia, and the Middle East—can inspire product and menu developers as they search for the next big thing. ...More
Explore the use of vanilla—both as a primary flavor and an enhancer—in savory dishes, from soups and salads to sauces and rubs for meat, poultry, seafood and more. ...More
Current emerging food trends reflect our desire augment traditional comfort-food choices with new varieties—more-sophisticated and exotic “thinking" versions—that give the consumer something new to ponder while making their selections in the retail and foodservice worlds. ...More
The foods of Peru are primed for the American dining table. Not because of their simple and often familiar ingredients, but the way in which those ingredients have been combined throughout Peru’s long and complex history. ...More
Dining out is down―as is the economy―so convenient, delicious dinnertime solutions like prepared, heat-and-eat, complete entrées are in unprecedented demand, with price driving purchase decisions. ...More