Product judges named 8 FABI Favorites for stand-out flavors in taste, creativity and ingenuity
March 22, 2023
New this year, eight of the FABI Awardees have been selected by the judges as FABI Favorites as the most groundbreaking and influential of the year. The National Restaurant Association Show brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event and will be held May 20-23, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies common threads among thousands of innovation products on trade show floor
February 22, 2023
"Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around the world, or foods from different global regions available as frozen entrees," said Denise Purcell, SFA's vice president, resource development.
Chick-fil-A is testing its first-ever plant-forward entrée, the Chick-fil-A™ Cauliflower Sandwich
February 10, 2023
The Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich was created, developed, and tested in-house by Chick-fil-A chefs who worked diligently for nearly four years finding the right ingredients and perfecting the recipe for the new sandwich.
Approximately 25 million consumers eat plant-based foods and beverages "occasionally" or "regularly," as part of a meal or as an ingredient
February 3, 2023
When it comes to eating plant-based foods, consumers are definite in which types of plant-based beverages and food they want to eat at home and which they eat from a restaurant or foodservice outlet.
Chef group suggests flavors, trends and styles set to impact foodservice menus in the coming year
February 1, 2023
Pastry chef Gemma Matsuyama sees Asian flavors like ube and matcha gaining ground in 2023. “I love the interest in Asian flavors like ube because, while a humble ingredient, it has such a strong flavor personality. Ube, much like purple sweet potato, is naturally sweet and has notes of vanilla so it works well in desserts like cakes and ice creams.”
Culinary experts and registered dietitians work to shape vision of upcoming trends poised to represent kids' favorite foods for the year ahead
January 4, 2023
"Student tastes are at the forefront of every new program or menu item we introduce," said Chef Peter Gilhooly, vice president - culinary, Chartwells K12. "With daily access to the invaluable insights from the students we serve, we're able to work with kids on creating the fun and delicious, healthy and nutritious meal options on their school menus, and we're excited to share what's coming next year."
Jenny Fresh will be available in a bundle of seven meals, with more varieties to follow in early 2023
January 2, 2023
Jenny Fresh will be sold separately from Jenny Craig’s weight loss and healthy meal plans, but can be integrated seamlessly into programs should new and existing members choose.
From burgers to ice cream, brands went above and beyond to create products to attract customers
December 21, 2022
“These brands went above and beyond to reach their guests but also give them new and exciting products during a challenging time for restaurants and consumers alike,” said Ramon Melgarejo, global managing director of NielsenIQ BASES. “In our second year of the Menu Innovation Awards, we’re excited to include Canada in this year’s North America awards and recognize the hard work of so many great brands.”