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8 Pork-centric Sandwiches To Fall For

Meaty meets seasonal in these craveable grilled cheese sandwiches

The Midwest’s Sandwich Star

Pork’s answer to the fried chicken sandwich

“B” is for Brisket

Breakfast brisket sandwiches are heating up morning menus

8 Pork-centric Sandwiches To Fall For

Meaty meets seasonal in these craveable grilled cheese sandwiches

The Midwest’s Sandwich Star

Pork’s answer to the fried chicken sandwich

“B” is for Brisket

Breakfast brisket sandwiches are heating up morning menus

8 Pork-centric Sandwiches To Fall For

Meaty meets seasonal in these craveable grilled cheese sandwiches

The Midwest’s Sandwich Star

Pork’s answer to the fried chicken sandwich

“B” is for Brisket

Breakfast brisket sandwiches are heating up morning menus

Attention Grabbing Arepas

South American sandwiches are winning over menus

Wake Up to Flavor

Creative sauces and condiments kickstart the morning meal

Let's Do Brunch

Trend-forward ideas for all-day breakfast & brunch

LTO Wins: Gabe Caliendo at Lazy Dog

Gabe Caliendo describes the current cadence of innovation as a 'need-state strategy'

Putting the OMG in LTOs: J. Gilbert’s

Bone-in Aussie lamb gets the steakhouse treatment in the hands of Chef Michael Slavin

Kitchen Collaborative: Greg Basalla

Leveraging the powerful effects of gentle flavor twists

Flavor in Focus: Awesome Sauce

Next-level, globally inspired sauces make updating customer favorites easy

Blue Cheese Burger

Condiments bring a Wagyu beef burger to a whole new level

Flavor Trifecta: Kaegan Welch

A combo of three ingredients leads to an earthy and toasty result with floral and ...

Boursin Brings Versatility

Chefs take the newest Boursin cheese products for a test ride and share their takeaways

Flavor Makeover: Stew

Taking a closer look at this comfort-centric format for new flavor inspirations

Trend Incubators

Spotlighting four concepts whose menus cast light on future flavor trends

Flatbreads Rise to the Challenge

Why naan is the right food for today

10 Flavor Builders: Seasonings

Pushing flavor boundaries with a punch of global excitement

Kitchen Collaborative: Brandon Hudson

Understanding the flavor sophistication found in thoughtful simplicity

Inspiring New Tastes

From its versatile batters and breadings to exquisite seasoning blends, Newly Weds Foods creates products ...

The Meat of the Matter

Sandwiching meat-centric builds with on-trend bread carriers

Next-level Breads

Fusion baking hits today’s mark for differentiated menus

Toast of the Town

Upscale toasts and breads are “loaded” with menu opportunity

Bountiful Bread Bundles

Life beyond the traditional bread basket

Noodling Trend-Forward Menu Solutions

Using noodles for on-trend menu offerings with back-of-house solutions

2021 Flavor Expedition

Trend tracking in Chicago spotlights emerging menu opportunities

10 Beverage Upgrades: Coffee and Tea Drinks

Creative takes energize these beverage menu powerhouses

Trio of Temptations

Soups, salads, and sandwiches combine to make memorable meals

Meal Kit Mania

Targeted ways to tighten your meal kit strategy

Getting Ready for The Gameday Rush?

Getting Ready for The Gameday Rush? Texas Pete® Is on Your Team

Flavor in Focus: The Big Cheese

Creative upgrades ensure this star ingredient continues to shine

Raising the Bar on Plant-based Cheeses

Storied cheesemaker brings quality and expertise to the dairy-free category

Blueberries are the Belle of Breakfast

Sweet and savory blueberry solutions deliver on consumer demands

Kitchen Collaborative: Alex Sadowsky

Creating next-gen transformations of familiar favorites

Flavor Makeover: Crispy Comfort

Combining texture and technique to maximize rice’s crave factor

Signature Flavor: What a Croque

Blueberry powder adds color and flavor, while a savory blueberry compote is the hero of ...

Flavor Trifecta: Peter Farrand

A combo of three ingredients leads to a versatile blend of sweet, bright, smoky heat

Kitchen Collaborative: Barb Colucci

Finding flavor and favor in the culinary construction zone

2021 Trend Takeaways

8 Pork-centric Sandwiches To Fall For Meaty meets seasonal in these craveable grilled cheese sandwiches

Meaty meets seasonal in these craveable grilled cheese sandwiches

The Midwest’s Sandwich Star Pork’s answer to the fried chicken sandwich

Pork’s answer to the fried chicken sandwich

“B” is for Brisket Breakfast brisket sandwiches are heating up morning menus

Breakfast brisket sandwiches are heating up morning menus

Attention Grabbing Arepas South American sandwiches are winning over menus

South American sandwiches are winning over menus

The Meat of the Matter Sandwiching meat-centric builds with on-trend bread carriers

Sandwiching meat-centric builds with on-trend bread carriers

Next-level Breads Fusion baking hits today’s mark for differentiated menus

Fusion baking hits today’s mark for differentiated menus

Toast of the Town Upscale toasts and breads are “loaded” with menu opportunity

Upscale toasts and breads are “loaded” with menu opportunity

Bountiful Bread Bundles Life beyond the traditional bread basket

Life beyond the traditional bread basket

Speed Dating For Cocktails Classic cocktails meet the bubbly personality of hard seltzer

Classic cocktails meet the bubbly personality of hard seltzer

Spiking jams and jellies with hard seltzer takes pastries, cakes and doughnuts to a new level.

6 Ways To Go Hard With Desserts Adding the buzz of hard seltzer to sweet treats

Adding the buzz of hard seltzer to sweet treats

VIDEOS

Beef Cacciatore & Fire Roasted Vegetables Transforming comfort into signature

Transforming comfort into signature

Putting the OMG in LTOs: J. Gilbert’s Bone-in Aussie lamb gets the steakhouse treatment in the hands of Chef Michael Slavin

Bone-in Aussie lamb gets the steakhouse treatment in the hands of Chef Michael Slavin

Blue Cheese Burger Condiments bring a Wagyu beef burger to a whole new level

Condiments bring a Wagyu beef burger to a whole new level

Trio of Temptations Soups, salads, and sandwiches combine to make memorable meals

Soups, salads, and sandwiches combine to make memorable meals

Blueberries are the Belle of Breakfast Sweet and savory blueberry solutions deliver on consumer demands

Sweet and savory blueberry solutions deliver on consumer demands

Roasted Vegetable Stuffed Poblano video Poblano peppers stuffed with fire roasted veg and served with chipotle crema and toasted pepitas

Frozen Blueberries Deliver a Delicious and Adaptable Compote Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Introducing Johnsonville Sausage Strips Whoa, This Changes Everything

Whoa, This Changes Everything

Frozen Blueberries Deliver with Cooked Grains, Salads and more Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Meats for Mornings & More Chefs share insights, ideas and recipes for using the "big 3" ingredients

Chefs share insights, ideas and recipes for using the "big 3" ingredients

Frozen Blueberries in Baked Goods Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Cost-efficient, consistent, labor-saving solutions

Chef Scott Fogle of Treaty Oak puts a spin on traditional Texas BBQ with these 5 innovative dishes using a variety of King’s Hawaiian breads.

King’s Hawaiian at Treaty Oak Using an iconic brand to elevate 6 dishes

Using an iconic brand to elevate 6 dishes

Leveling Up Salads With Grapes Easy menu ideas to up the salad game

Easy menu ideas to up the salad game

Ready, Filling and Delicious White Bean and Kale Soup with Smoked Sausage from Smithfield

White Bean and Kale Soup with Smoked Sausage from Smithfield

King’s Hawaiian at Crack Shack Five takes on the traditional fried chicken sandwich

Five takes on the traditional fried chicken sandwich

Prosciutto Sandwich with Slow Roasted Tomatoes A craveable sandwich layered with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto

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 [email protected] Live Plant-Forward cooking competition

Watch five top food pros go pan-to-pan during [email protected] 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

STARTER TRENDS

Uni Shot

Uni Shot with sake, ponzu, yuzu kosho, kaiso seaweed blend, scallion and quail’s egg yolk

Shareables | Snacks | Starters

Housemade Jumbo Tots

Housemade Jumbo Tots with smoked paprika ketchup and “fancified” ranch

Shareables | Snacks | Starters

Charred Spring Peas

Charred Spring Peas with sauce verte and burrata

SANDWICH TRENDS

Pickled vegetables, poached garlic and onions, and olive oil

Plant-based | Sandwich

House Lacto-Fermented Giardiniera

Pickled vegetables, poached garlic and onions, and olive oil

Breakfast | Eggs | Meat-Centric

Texas Brisket-Egg Sandwich

Cage-free fresh-cracked griddled eggs, smoked beef brisket and cheddar with smoky chipotle aïoli on a gourmet jalapeño-bacon bagel

Bacon | Chicken | Sandwich

Newk's Q Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, Ammerländer Swiss, bacon and signature white barbecue sauce, on French Parisian bread

Produce TRENDS

Produce | Veg-Centric | Vegetarian

10 Veg-Forward Upgrades

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.

Potatoes | Produce

Field Notes: Bringin' Hasselback

Chefs are rediscovering the potential of this classic technique. The Hasselback technique encourages a fun interpretation of today’s best flavor systems.

Potatoes | Produce

Dessert TRENDS

Dessert

Banana Cream Napoleon

Banana Cream Napoleon with warm caramel, phyllo, banana filling and vanilla whipped cream

Dessert | Ice Cream

La Bomba

Strawberry ice cream and cream cheese mousse with fresh berries and almond cookie crumbles in an edible chocolate bowl, with tableside sauces

Dessert

Chia-Lime Pudding

Chia-Lime Pudding with black sesame-coriander granola, passionfruit curd and macerated raspberries

Protein TRENDS

Venison Chop with red wine venison sausage, lavender broth, diced vegetables, baby root vegetables

Game Meats | Primehouse | Protein

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.

Ceviche | Char Siu | Chinese