One of my biggest observations of The National Restaurant Show involves the reformulation or “remake” of many products made with familiar ingredients and flavors. Both shows reminded me of elements from my childhood, and particularly how my grandmother cooked. She worked as a cook 41 years for a first-generation family from Italy.
The company had a new product on hand, which was a large slab of plant-based meat; and a cubed product specifically geared toward fast-casual restaurants.
Low-dose seltzer is available in bars, restaurants in 14 markets.
May 15, 2024
WYNK is currently available in restaurants and bars in 14 states, with accounts such as the 2Bears Tavern Group and Thalia Hall in Chicago and Cask 'n Flagon in Boston.
At NRA, Cuisine Solutions will feature an ever-changing menu, with options ranging from breakfast offerings like the company’s industry-shifting Sous Vide Egg Bites, as well as Chia Pudding Parfait with Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries, produced by the company’s chefs in Thailand.
Plant-based proteins, exquisite flavors, premium ingredients, and more among the 24 groundbreaking food and beverage products honored
May 13, 2021
These industry-altering products will shape what’s new and next for the future of food and beverage with flavorful and marketable items designed to satisfy customers’ taste and boost sales for years to come.
New National Restaurant Association survey identifies top restaurant menu trends for the coming year
January 14, 2020
Diners will see many more alternatives in restaurants this year, as owners and operators adopt eco-friendly packaging, plant-based proteins, revamped classic cocktails, specialty burger blends (mushroom-beef burgers, etc.), and unique beef and pork cuts, which all made the list of top 10 trends.
Looking more closely at new product trends, it's clear that meat, poultry and seafood processors are addressing consumer interests in flavor and new food experiences. Still more new products help operators address back-of-house labor issues and consumers' concerns about ethical sourcing and sustainability.
Among many processors addressing this need is General Mills Foodservice. The past 12 months have seen this Minneapolis-based company launch a range of Pillsbury frozen baked goods that can be baked fresh on site to give restaurants, retail bakeries and foodservice operations added versatility and creativity.