Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development
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Expect to see growth in culinary products formulated for chefs seeking a thicker and richer dairy experience
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15 ways to use this beloved SKU across the menu
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A beloved brand gives sandwiches a competitive edge
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Menu opportunities for modern sandwiches
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Some of the most exciting flavor innovation today is being sandwiched between two slices of bread
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Turkey offers a versatile protein for creative flavor building
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Creative interpretations of this perennial favorite
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An array of dairy alternatives broaden their scope for today’s menus
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This Southern staple makes a strong case as the new American cheese
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Elevated handhelds take the lead in creative menu development
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Modern menu builds get a boost from this cheese's iconic flavor and texture
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Innovation in the hard seltzer world is moving at lightning speed
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The elements of Thai tea emerge as a fun and versatile flavor system
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Take and bakes build revenue and ease back-of-house prep
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Culinary insights into the take-and-bake trend
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Rocketing consumer demand inspires creative flavor development in both food and beverage
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Chefs are taking Chinese-American food in unexpected, new directions
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Pairing classic flavors with potatoes dials up crave
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Propelled by a number of strong drivers, bread is making a comeback
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Chefs discover seaweed’s depth of character and leverage its adaptability
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Flavor-driven take-home bakes are a perfect fit for today’s menus
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2020 insights that can help guide the way to a successful year ahead
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Fitting it all into an on-trend handheld
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The chefs, food & beverage experts and industry analysts who provided insights for this special issue
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7 trend-forward ways to leverage the power of peanuts to resonate with the next generation
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Why Chinese fare presents big menu opportunity
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Eight ways to showcase seaweed's unique flavor story
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Understanding the rising tide behind seaweed
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10 foods consumers believe could help boost immunity and/or strengthen recovery
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Culinary insights on immunity
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Culinary insights highlighting pimento’s menu play
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New ingredients and ancient techniques
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Opportunities and insights into bread on the menu
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Seafood from Alaska meets consumers’ desire for wild, healthy and sustainable options
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The time is ripe for menuing California avocados
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Elevate menu items with immunity-boosting ingredients
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Drive consumer excitement by leveraging the strength of this premium brand
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Authentic Asian sauces and condiments add an on-trend flavor boost
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Watermelon: Always in Season / A year-round menu resource
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The hard seltzer segment has taken the world by storm
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Insights and opportunities with plant-based dairy alternatives
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How Thai tea delivers on the flavor experience
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Insights and opportunities with Thai tea
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It's a smart strategy to add something to make your canned seltzer offerings unique or special
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Insights and opportunities with hard seltzer