Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development
Expect to see growth in culinary products formulated for chefs seeking a thicker and richer dairy experience
Some of the most exciting flavor innovation today is being sandwiched between two slices of bread
A strategic use of flavor building and cooking techniques promises craveability
Replace the protein with a seafood option in these classic meat-centric sandwiches
VIDEOS
King’s Hawaiian at Crack Shack Five takes on the traditional fried chicken sandwich
Five takes on the traditional fried chicken sandwich
On-trend Toast Topper Grapes add unique flair and flavor to trending toast builds
Grapes add unique flair and flavor to trending toast builds
The Benefits of Versatility Chef Michael Ponzio shares carryout inspiration and the importance of versatility in the kitchen
Chef Michael Ponzio shares carryout inspiration and the importance of versatility in the kitchen
Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée Decadent, delicious and perfectly tart. Watch how to make Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
Decadent, delicious and perfectly tart. Watch how to make Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
On-trend Bowl Build: Pesto Shrimp & Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice See what more Haliburton International Foods can do for your menu
See what more Haliburton International Foods can do for your menu
The Surprising Ingredient for Clean, Plant-Forward Meat Alternatives Check out how simple it is to make a clean, plant-forward meat alternative using walnuts
Check out how simple it is to make a clean, plant-forward meat alternative using walnuts
Menu Workhorse: Blueberry Miso Sauce One savvy sauce carries surprising flavor and color across multiple formats
One savvy sauce carries surprising flavor and color across multiple formats
Avo University Your Educational Resource for Everything Avocados
Your Educational Resource for Everything Avocados
A Live Chef Challenge You Won’t Want to Miss Watch five top food pros go pan-to-pan during Walnuts@Work Live Plant-Forward cooking competition
Watch five top food pros go pan-to-pan during Walnuts@Work Live Plant-Forward cooking competition
Breakfast Wins Chef Rosalyn Darling demos a decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
Chef Rosalyn Darling demos a decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
Plant-Forward? It’s In Our Roots. Dole is taking a plant-forward approach to menu development
Dole is taking a plant-forward approach to menu development
Why are smoked meats alluring? Join our chefs as they discuss how smoked meats can help your carryout menu
Join our chefs as they discuss how smoked meats can help your carryout menu.
Trends In Action: Grapes Go Veg-Centric Grapes bring added inspiration to veg-centric builds
Grapes bring added inspiration to veg-centric builds
Trends In Action: Bowls Abound Grapes contribute sweet surprise to bowl builds
Grapes contribute sweet surprise to bowl builds
Smoked Meats for Carryout Success Join our chefs as they discuss how smoked meats can help your carryout menu
Join our chefs as they discuss how smoked meats can help your carryout menu.
Meet Your Menu MVP Potato solutions for your operations
Potato solutions for your operations
What is Comfort Food? Chefs share what comfort food means to their guests
Chefs share what comfort food means to their guests
Craveable Crush Zoe’s Crush: where toffee, almonds, toasted sesame, candied ginger, Peruvian chocolate and a hint of miso come together for a delicious and deeply satisfying cookie
Zoe’s Crush: where toffee, almonds, toasted sesame, candied ginger, Peruvian chocolate and a hint of miso come together for a delicious and deeply satisfying cookie
Trends in Action: Fruit Gets Culinary Grapes showcase the culinary treatments making fruit a menu star
Grapes showcase the culinary treatments making fruit a menu star
Honey 10 Ways 10 ways to use honey in trend-forward applications
Jamie Simpson, executive chef of CVI, shares 10 ways to use honey in trend-forward applications, providing thought starters for each
Just Add Mango! Deliver a burst of color and flavor to the menu with ease
Deliver a burst of color and flavor to the menu with ease
Ultimate Performance Vegetable Potatoes: plant-based fuel to power your menu
Potatoes: plant-based fuel to power your menu
Around the Globe With Dole® Fruit: Europe Watch our 2019 Fruit Pairings tour video!
Watch our 2019 Fruit Pairings tour video!
4 Ways With Grapes: Part 2 Fresh ideas inspired by a creative usage of grapes
Fresh ideas inspired by a creative usage of grapes
What Can A Blueberry Become? Transforming blueberries into a one-of-a-kind chef’s tasting menu
Transforming blueberries into a one-of-a-kind chef’s tasting menu
Mixed Berry Mousse Cake Watch how to build this dessert in this quick video from Haliburton
Watch how to build this dessert in this quick video from Haliburton.
Quality Ingredients, Carefully Sourced The Original "Louisiana" Brand Hot Sauce™ and our range of sauce flavors add a kick to dishes across the menu
The Original "Louisiana" Brand Hot Sauce™ and our range of sauce flavors add a kick to dishes across the menu
Around the Globe With Dole Fruit Africa and the Middle East - watch our 2019 Fruit Pairings tour video!
Watch our 2019 Fruit Pairings tour video!
The Smooth Moves of Hummus The many ways in which this on-trend workhorse is carrying modern menus
The many ways in which this on-trend workhorse is carrying modern menus
Where Heat Meets Sweet Some of the fried chicken styles making the biggest impact today
Some of the fried chicken styles making the biggest impact today
Protein-Centric Handhelds Handheld menu items drive traffic and increase sales
Handheld menu items drive traffic and increase sales
2021 Trend Takeaways
Now Serving Brunch Menu ideas inspired by American-Chinese twists
Menu ideas inspired by American-Chinese twists
American-Chinese Takes Sides Creative applications of these iconic flavors shine in favorite side dishes
Creative applications of these iconic flavors shine in favorite side dishes
Triple Threat Global powerhouse cuisines meet the Big Three of Chinese-American cuisine
Global powerhouse cuisines meet the Big Three of Chinese-American cuisine
Spinning Cashew Chicken Diving deeper into a regional favorite with a devoted national following
Diving deeper into a regional favorite with a devoted national following
STARTER TRENDS
Housemade Jumbo Tots with smoked paprika ketchup and “fancified” ranch
Charred Spring Peas with sauce verte and burrata
SANDWICH TRENDS
Win the sandwich game with Bel Brands’ flavor-packed lineup of signature cheeses
Commodity boards offer on-trend ideas built for portability
Crispy Sriracha Chicken Sandwich with spicy honey Sriracha, aïoli sauce, lettuce, tomato and housemade pickles.
Produce TRENDS
No longer the also-ran to protein’s starring role, vegetables are the driver for some of the most exciting innovation happening in foodservice today.
Chefs are rediscovering the potential of this classic technique. The Hasselback technique encourages a fun interpretation of today’s best flavor systems.
Dessert TRENDS
Dessert innovations leveraging the flavors and formats consumers yearn for today
The Eastern Med ingredient with a long reach
Peanut Butter Pie with peanut butter cookies, chocolate ganache and banana meringue.
Protein TRENDS
Primehouse steakhouse's Venison Chop uses Miyazaki beef fat to make the real flavor difference. It's served with red wine venison sausage made in house, and a lavender broth with diced vegetables and baby root vegetables.
Bar snacks and small plates are big business—make them protein-centric for an even meatier return
Healthy Menus
Snap Kitchen offers its Naked Salmon: Grilled salmon, grass-fed ghee, baby spinach, kale, broccolini, red peppers, shallots
Square Roots Kitchen offers a Comfort Food Bowl: Pulled pork, housemade spicy corn, black beans, cheddar and barbecue sauce over warm quinoa
The priorities of a generation continue to shape our industry in profound ways
Listicles
A Dozen Ways: Cheese on Top Twelve ways to leverage cheese in unexpected flavor combinations
Twelve ways to leverage cheese in unexpected flavor combinations
Sweet Favorites, Modern Flavors 15 fresh ideas for seven popular dessert categories
15 fresh ideas for seven popular dessert categories
10 Flavor Builders: Taste of Asia Bold condiments from this global hotspot serve as high-impact ingredients
Bold condiments from this global hotspot serve as high-impact ingredients
10 Beverage Builders: Fruit-forward Beverages Look to fruit to sweeten, brighten, lighten and enhance your beverage program
Look to fruit to sweeten, brighten, lighten and enhance your beverage program
A Dozen Ways: Booming Brunch Elevated guest expectations keep innovation in high gear
Elevated guest expectations keep innovation in high gear
A World of Sandwiches Innovations in five areas help keep this category exciting
Innovations in five areas help keep this category exciting
Fired Up Pizza: 10 Flavor Builders New opportunities in a beloved, classic category
Pizza offers a safe point of entry with mainstream appeal—yet it’s positioned to step outside of traditional parameters. Here are 10 modern approaches that can propel pizza innovation.
Recipes
Kitchen Collaborative: Pam Smith A strategic use of flavor building and cooking techniques promises craveability
A strategic use of flavor building and cooking techniques promises craveability
