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15 May Premium Apps with Buzzworthy Appeal

Posted at 12:03h in Appetizers, Delivery, Finger foods, Latin, Mexican, Snacks, Spicy, Takeout 0 Comments

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Coming up with new, on-trend menu items is a challenge that chefs all over the country are facing in 2023. The solution is to utilize prepared, frozen appetizers that are quick and easy to prep while offering menu versatility. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA),...

05 Apr 2023 Flavor Trends Include Global Flair

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With global flavors from Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and South America trending this year1, it’s an excellent time to experiment with spices and seasonings from these parts of the world. Among the spices rising in popularity over the past 12 months are star anise (+17.3% on...

09 Feb New Revel Eats™ Brand Launches with Easy Gastropub-Inspired Appetizers

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(Ontario, CA) – Revel Eats, a new brand built for today’s foodservice operator needs, has launched with three high quality, craveable and carefully crafted gastropub-inspired appetizers. Revel Eats is the new standard for trend-forward, premium appetizers and a welcome addition to Ajinomoto Foods of North...

21 Nov Trend-forward rolled tacos are filled with flavor

Posted at 12:43h in Appetizers, Asian, Delivery, Finger foods, Menu Ideas, Spicy, Tacos, Takeout, What's New on Home 0 Comments

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It’s no longer groundbreaking news that consumers are craving spicy foods more than ever before. A recent survey showed that 80% of consumers enjoy hot and spicy foods, while over half of those surveyed eat spicy foods at least once a week.1 Foodservice operations have capitalized...

02 Aug Game-day snacks can lead to higher check values

Posted at 12:39h in Appetizers, Asian, Comfort food, Dips, Fall menu, Finger foods, Game day, Latin, LTOs, Mexican, Potstickers, Snacks, Tacos, Wontons 0 Comments

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Despite a 2021 dip, consumer spending on game day has been on the rise overall and is expected to rise even more this fall*. That’s why it’s important for restaurant operators to start planning now for game-day specials, LTOs, and promotions to take advantage of...

10 May Barbecue and Fruit Give Menus a Big Seasonal Boost

Posted at 12:37h in Appetizers, Asian, Burritos, Dips, Finger foods, Fried rice, Handhelds, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Sauces, Spicy, Wontons 0 Comments

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In the summertime, two types of food see a big boost in popularity among restaurant customers: Zesty barbecue and fresh, seasonal fruit.* Consumers love the sweet, salty, smoky flavor of barbecue and often look for globally inspired varieties, such as Korean or Brazilian; as much as...

07 Aug Score Big This Fall with Craveable Appetizers

Posted at 20:37h in Appetizers, Chili, Dips, Fall menu, Finger foods, Game day, Handhelds, LTOs, Sauces, Spicy 0 Comments

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No matter what game days look like this year, there’s one thing we can count on; everyone loves to snack on appetizers while they cheer on their favorite team at home, at tailgate parties, or at their local sports bar! That’s why restaurant should offer a...