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In conjunction with the Rolled Tacos launch, José Olé® unveiled redesigned packaging that reflects the brand's commitment to fresh, high quality ingredients with modern, contemporary graphics.

This year’s theme, “Ancient Inspirations,” pairs frozen DOLE® fruit as blackberry, mango, cherry and pineapple with spices, grains and ingredients from around the globe. To ensure that the dishes are approachable and appeal to a wide range of patrons, the Dole culinary team has chosen to reinvent familiar menu items with these exciting flavor combinations.

Each variety provides a convenient and inspiring lunch solution that is 100% vegan, low in calories, and free of trans fat, cholesterol, GMO’s and preservatives.

Demand for ethnic and international foods continues unabated as American consumers of all backgrounds discover more innovative and exotic flavors and formats.

Latin flavors are experiencing a strong upward surge, for good reason. There already are large parts of the US (especially California, Texas, and New Mexico) in which non-Hispanics are the minority. US Census Bureau data indicate that by mid-century, about a third of the population will be comprised of persons of Latin/Hispanic background. (Meanwhile, the Caucasian population is expected to drop from around 62% to about 56%.)

Rooted in Vietnamese culture and tradition, all Naughty Noah’s products are made with fresh, wholesome, all-natural and organic Vietnamese-inspired ingredients. Each serving carton contains individually wrapped and portioned rice noodles, spices, and omega-rich coconut or avocado oil. All ingredients are meticulously selected and sourced ingredients that are free of added growth hormones and antibiotics, and ensures that any animal used as sources are humanely raised.

US consumers are seeking hot and spicy flavor combinations, followed closely by savory. Menus and flavors are much more sophisticated than they have been in the past and the combinations of fresh, pickled, roasted and charred really lend themselves to these profiles. Use of chiles and peppers specifically has increased on all menus and across several cuisines.  With Americans welcoming heat to their palates, manufacturers can adapt more Hispanic and Latin flavors in their formulations. 

With Meatless Mondays catching fire and a general trend toward consuming less animal protein, manufacturers are relying on versatile, satisfying and familiar foods to take the place of meat as the hero ingredient. Enter potatoes, which deliver on customer satisfaction and lend themselves to a myriad of preparations.

Using a unique and detailed process, Bell uncovered new ideas for 2018 and beyond that are sure to ignite customer inspirations and translate them into winning product ideations.

Gochujang brings rich umami flavor with a gentle heat and slightly sweet finish and is widely regarded by trend watchers as the "next Sriracha."