State of the Plate

Lessons in Hands-On Dining From fondue to hot pot to charcuterie

Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentMelting Pot’s Fall into Fondue Menu...

Unpeeling Bananas’ Menu Potential Fresh builds featuring America’s favorite fruit

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Ube’s Purple Reign Will the violet yam hit matcha levels of menu ubiquity?

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Noodling Around Asia From ramen and pho to “Sprite” noodles and global mash-ups

Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentLess familiar global noodle dishes are...

Not-So-Sweet Desserts to Savor Tapping salty, earthy, tangy and herbaceous notes

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Why Late Night Is a Sleeper Hit Clever menus and special promos are boosting the after-hours daypart

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Hawaii’s Ticket to the Mainland Three island staples plus a familiar offshoot primed for menu innovation

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“Mediterranean Cuisine” Is a Misnomer Category-defying insights from the CIA’s Worlds of Flavor

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Potatoes Go From Familiar to Flavor-Forward Spuds welcome regional riffs, global ingredients and category shuffling

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The Finest Happy Hour Driving flavor innovation and value in tandem

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The New Wave of Kids’ Meals Nearly 50 years in, these specialty menus continue to evolve

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A New Frontier for Fusion Cuisine Vibrant mash-ups and third-culture cooking on the rise

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The Menu Magic of Matcha The green tea powder continues its high-speed proliferation

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Nashville Hot to Go Modern ways the regional flavor is packing heat

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A Scoop on Ice Cream Trends Baked mash-ups, savory renditions and far-flung flavors

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Friends With Benedicts The breakfast/brunch favorite has never been so cutting-edge

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Pistachio Powers Up Bringing green, buttery flavor across categories and cuisines

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Brunch’s Unwavering Winning Streak Checking in with the daypart darling

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How About Them Apples? Fresh takes on a cornerstone crop

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“Kidulting” Brings Fun and Flavor Throwback ingredients, flavors and engagement

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The Long-Awaited Beverage Boom Will 2025 be the year of unprecedented beverage innovation?

Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu DevelopmentThe beverage category is reaching new...