Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development

Katie Ayoub

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Katie Ayoub serves as managing editor of Flavor & The Menu and content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference geared toward chain operators. She is president of Katie Ayoub & Associates, serving up menu trends expertise, content creation and food & beverage consultancy. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 20 years and part of the Flavor team since 2006. [email protected]

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Black Garlic

Black Garlic Sweet, savory and deeply complex, black garlic brings new dimension to menu favorites

by | Oct 8, 2026 | _Show on Homepage, Flavors on the Edge, Flavors on the Edge Landing Page, Flavors on the Edge: Black Garlic

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Flavors on the Edge: Buldak Sauce

Flavors on the Edge: Buldak Sauce Fueled by viral ramen, Korea’s fiery, savory-sweet buldak flavor is breaking out of the noodle packet and onto restaurant menus

by | Sep 10, 2026 | _Show on Homepage, Flavors on the Edge Landing Page, Flavors on the Edge: Buldak Sauce

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Flavors on the Edge: Passionfruit

Flavors on the Edge: Passionfruit Sweet-tart passionfruit brings color and versatility across the menu

by | Aug 13, 2026 | _Show on Homepage, Flavors on the Edge, Flavors on the Edge Landing Page, Flavors on the Edge: Passionfruit

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