The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2023. The panel was comprised of professionals from diverse segments of the culinary world. “Specialty food consumers are looking to make their meal prep easy but exciting and that is driving many of this year’s trends regarding convenience, packaging improvements and … [Read more...] about Specialty Food Association Predicts 2023 Food Trends
Food Trends
Fresh and Flavorful
Demand for Mediterranean cuisine is on the rise, as consumers grow to appreciate its fresh flavors and healthy reputation By Sara Perez Webber While the countries surrounding the Mediterranean—from southern Europe to northern Africa to southwest Asia—vary in culture, customs and cuisine, the traditional diets eaten in those countries share many of the same principles. … [Read more...] about Fresh and Flavorful
Tips for Serving a Plant-Based, Healthy Thanksgiving
By Diane Kochilas, creator and co-host of PBS’ My Greek Table In the Greek kitchen, the plant-based options for Thanksgiving—or any feast, for that matter—are endless. One of the things that sets Greek cooking apart from other culinary traditions in the Mediterranean isn’t only the wealth of plant-based options, but the wealth of plant-based main course options!On a holiday … [Read more...] about Tips for Serving a Plant-Based, Healthy Thanksgiving
Cheers to the Holidays
Raise the bar on your holiday libations by following these expert tips and recipes By Sara Perez Webber Holiday events are right around the corner. Will your bar menus get guests in the spirit? If you need inspiration, follow these tips from the experts for making and serving extra-festive refreshments during fall and winter holiday events. Welcome Guests with … [Read more...] about Cheers to the Holidays
Create Exceptional Culinary Experiences with Pork Rinds
Chefs everywhere are calling on this legacy ingredient to turn recipes into consumer adventures By Tim Byres, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef Pork rinds – those delicate, crunchy, savory and flavor-packed snacks – are finding their way to fine dining tables as well as pubs and wine bars. They’re showing up in a variety of recipes – many of which have … [Read more...] about Create Exceptional Culinary Experiences with Pork Rinds
Plant-Based Dining Takes Root
Caterers are offering more meat-free menu items, satisfying the sprouting number of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians By Sara Perez Webber There’s no doubt about it—demand is mushrooming for plant-based cuisine. After a record year of growth in 2020, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods grew 6.2% in 2021, according to data released by the Plant Based Foods … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Dining Takes Root
What’s Next In Plant-Based Catering?
By Ben Davis, Plant Based World Expo The plant-based movement shows no signs of slowing down and that means even more choices for caterers who want to expand their plant-based offerings. To stay competitive in this ever-changing landscape, it helps to stay ahead of the hottest plant-based trends—from innovative ingredients and techniques to game-changing advances in … [Read more...] about What’s Next In Plant-Based Catering?
Latin Love
Flavors and dishes from throughout Latin America are attracting a growing number of aficionados By Sara Perez Webber While they may share certain ingredients, Latin American cuisines are as varied as their countries of origin, with each culture serving up its own specialties and traditions. And as the flavors and dishes of Latin America become more widely known among U.S. … [Read more...] about Latin Love
Still Smokin’
Across the country, demand for barbecue—no matter the style—remains hot, hot, hot By Sara Perez Webber Spring has sprung, and that means outdoor events are ramping up in many parts of the country. So, after a tumultuous couple of years, are clients still craving the down-home comfort of a plate of barbecue? We asked pitmasters and caterers from across the country, who … [Read more...] about Still Smokin’
Dynamic Stations
Caterers are designing food stations with two goals in mind: safety and eye-catching presentation By Sara Perez Webber Savvy caterers thoughtfully compose dishes to look good and taste good. When guests walk through an event and pick up their food from stations—rather than wait for their food to come to them—presentation is especially important. Attractive set-ups lure … [Read more...] about Dynamic Stations
