Cooking up Adventure
Burrowing out of the recession, consumers will be exploring more exotic territory in the quest for unique flavors and nourishing foods in 2011. The Center for Culinary Development (CCD) and Packaged Facts have identified eight culinary trends that will be attracting adventurous diners and influencing product development this year. These trends will be profiled in 2011 issues of the bi-monthlyCulinary Trend Mapping Report. The trends are identified in stages, from Stage 1--emerging from independent restaurants--to Stage 5—those that have landed in the mainstream. TheCulinary Trend Mapping Reportis co-published by the Center for Culinary Development and Packaged Facts. For more on this report and subscription information, go toPackagedFacts.com/landing/culinarytrends.asp.Packaged Facts, 800-298-5294,www.PackagedFacts.com; Center for Culinary Development,www.ccdsf.com