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Having a Ball Craveable and shareable mac and cheese
Hi-Lo Drama Mac and cheese carries this trend beautifully
Korean For the Win Mac and cheese serves as ideal host to trending global flavors
Waffle Remix Mac and cheese takes on a new form
Mac Mastery Spinning mac and cheese into signature opportunities
Why Pizza Is the Ultimate Trend Carrier 5 opportunities for menu innovation via pizza
KC Flavor Champion: Lisa Feldman Meet one of the 12 chefs behind the winning menu concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2025
Generation Next: Putting the “Art” in Culinary Arts The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time
Sip-Worthy Innovation Unlocking walnuts’ potential in beverages
State of the Plate: A Scoop on Ice Cream Trends Baked mash-ups, savory renditions and far-flung flavors
Greens With a Side of Indulgence Unleash the craveability of salad-plus-fries
Embrace an Eclectic Mess Mix up flavors, cuisines, textures and more
Create a DIY Experience Snack plates heighten the dining experience
From “Girl Dinner” Fad to Snack Plate Sensations Snacks are finding center-of-plate appeal
All Sides, All the Time Supporting players take center stage
Bad Daddy’s Better-Burger Evolution Introducing flavor-forward LTOs and new classics
Unlock the Avocado Advantage Elevate your menus with minimal effort from your kitchen team
Flavor Trailblazer: Mark Wynsma This fast casual’s focus on innovation drives growth
All Hail the Flavor Champions The 12 winning chefs and concepts of Kitchen Collaborative 2025 are revealed
Better-for-You Breakfast Bites Boosting the “permissible indulgence” factor of favorite breakfast and brunch treats.
Bites and Sips: Flights of Fancy and Pigment Panache Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
Cruising the Eastern Med Take a flavor deep-dive into this vibrant coastal region
Culinary Innovation Under Pressure A podcast discussion about navigating current challenges facing the industry
Jumbo Chicken Breasts Are a Big Deal Bigger birds deliver substantial benefits for foodservice operators
In a Pickle Yuzu hits the right note
Yuzu Buddies Up to Condiment Plus-Ones This citrus fruit adds a premium touch to ranch and ketchup
Pork Pairing Yuzu punches with pleasing acidity
Flavors on the Edge: Yuzu Taking this trending fruit to new flavor frontiers
The Softer Side Yuzu makes a play in both beverage and dessert
Generation Next: A Soldier and a Chef The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time
Modern Pizza Builds Start With Sauce Don’t overlook the flavor influence of the right sauce
State of the Plate: Friends With Benedicts The breakfast/brunch favorite has never been so cutting-edge
Menu Concepts That Rise and Shine Kitchen Collaborative chefs wake up the breakfast/brunch space
Flatbreads That Are a Crust Above Artisan flatbreads provide subtle support for the high-impact toppings they carry
5 Viral Salads That “Slap” Meet TikTok’s favorite dressing-drenched builds
The Intersection of Innovation and Invigoration Hormel Foodservice resolves to solve operator problems and pain points
Bites and Sips: Chicken Steps Up, Lavender Dreams On Exploring microtrends, one bite and sip at a time
A Contemporary Spin on Classic Jewish Deli Fare Balancing tradition with bold, new flavors
Bringing Their Flavor A-Game Kitchen Collaborative chefs are meeting complex flavor objectives
Flavor Trailblazer: Brian Paquette A casual-dining favorite wins by innovating in ubiquity
Return of the Smoothie Bowl How texture drives fresh iterations
Generation Next: Chasing Michelin Stars The future of food is evolving, one culinary student at a time
Saffron Takes the Cake The ancient spice lends soft floral notes
Meaty Opportunity Saffron introduces a compelling counterpoint
Coffee in Technicolor Saffron brings its sunny vibes to coffee drinks
Flavors on the Edge: Saffron Exploring this ancient spice through modern flavor play
Colorful Cocktails Saffron adds sun-drenched tones to beverages
Charred to Perfection Bringing heat-kissed complexity
Rewriting the Rules of Handhelds Naan is the one that will get the job done
Modernizing the Classic Confit Technique With applications from veggies and meats to sweets
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