INNOVATION

Ajinomoto Foods North America makes it easier to add global flavors to your menu by offering high-quality frozen appetizers, handhelds, entrées, and sides.  Our commitment to innovation, driven by industry insights and high-quality standards, ensures that each product we create delivers exceptional flavor and consistency, allowing you to provide your customers with a dining experience that will make them come back for more!

LATEST MENU INNOVATIONS

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Fred’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Cheese Curd

Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds leave taste buds tingling with a bold flavor profile that combines the perfect balance of savory cheese curd, tangy vinegar, and salt crunch.

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Fred’s Pepper Jack & Tequila Lime Flavored Mac & Cheese Bite

Crispy, tortilla chip breaded bites are filled with a blend of creamy mac and cheese with the spicy kick of pepper jack, the tangy zest of lime, and the subtle warmth of tequila.

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Posada® Chipotle Chicken Mini Empanada

Tender seasoned chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and rich, smoky chipotle purée blend into a subtly spicy, flavor-packed filling.

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CStore Decisions – Hot New Products 2025 Bronze

Posada® Spicy Elote Mini Empanada

Fire-roasted corn mingles with creamy cotija and Monterey Jack cheeses, infused with bold Mexican street corn spices and a zesty kick of jalapeño.

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Posada® Buffalo Style Chicken Mini Empanada

Seasoned chicken meets a bold cayenne pepper sauce in this irresistible Buffalo Style Chicken filling, blended with cheeses for the perfect balance of heat and richness.

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Revel Eats® Five Cheese Arancini Bite

These trend forward, rice-filled bites are the ultimate comfort food made with a unique blend of five savory cheeses, mixed with Italian herbs and coated in a crispy breading.

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Revel Eats® Mushroom Herb Arancini Bite

An umami delight in a crispy bite! These trend forward bites are stuffed with rice, diced portobello mushrooms, a cheese blend and a unique porcini flavor that provides a natural umami bite, all coated in an Italian herb breading.

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2025 FABI Award Winner

Posada® Cruncheros® Birria Beef Rolled Taco

This ready-to-eat rolled taco offers a twist on the classic Jalisco, Mexico dish, providing bold, flavorful spices that consumers crave while saving operators valuable time in the kitchen.

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2025 FABI Award Winner

Golden Tiger Kimchi Chicken Potsticker

Jazz up your menu with our Kimchi Chicken Potstickers that are packed with authentic flavor and are ready to heat and devour.

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2024 FABI Favorite Award Winner

Revel Eats® Horchata Bite

This bite size bliss with a Latin twist are crafted from cream cheese and traditional horchata flavors, delivering a bite-sized delight your customers won’t be able to resist.

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Posada® Latin Rice

Save time and labor with this prepared rice that boasts a blend of fired roasted vegetables, Latin spices, and poblano chile that will delight your customers and enhance the flavor, texture, and visual appeal of your menu offerings.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

Foodservice Focus

At Ajinomoto Foods, we strive to understand the needs of every customer and your operational requirements. All of our products are created with the foodservice operator in mind to create delicious menu items and also add efficiency back-of-house.

Data Driven Approach

Data driven product innovation involves using data analytics and insights to create new and improved food offerings. It begins with collecting data on operator and consumer preferences, purchase drivers, and usage and is followed by analysis of this data. This approach helps to identify trends, popular menu items, and seasonal preferences, enabling AFNA to assist foodservice establishments in the development of innovative menu items that resonate with your target audience.

Real World Experience

With years of industry experience, we draw upon our combined knowledge to ensure you are working with representatives that know how to provide value and support your success. With internal experts across multiple foodservice disciplines, from culinary inspiration, menu expertise, customer intelligence, and product solutions, you can count on our expertise as you build your business.

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