Applications & Platforms Global & Regional CuisinesGlobal Handhelds On Flavor & The Menu’s Top 10 Food Trends for 2025, global handhelds rank number four. With a rise in globally inspired QSRs, bakeries and cafes, we see that handheld innovation is how those global flavors are being delivered. Consumers are craving cultural exposure when it comes to food and drink. As this trend continues to… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesInternational Snacking Whether it’s sweet or savory, snack culture can’t be avoided. According to the Mondelez’s State of Snacking Report, “60% of shoppers prefer snacks or smaller meals more frequently as opposed to traditional meals.” From shopping for snacks to eating them, snacking has by far become one of consumers’ favorite pastimes. Filling a bowl with crunchy… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: America’s Most-Loved Dishes January 2024 Classic American dishes like burgers, fries, macaroni and cheese, and pizza are beloved because they are approachable, flexible, and delicious. The perennial appeal of these dishes makes them a perfect entry point to introduce new ingredients or trending global twists. When you add lentils to a dish, they act as a flavor sponge… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Global Mash-Ups January 2024 Consumers want many things out of a dining experience, and one enduring desire is to enjoy flavor while satisfying hunger. Many 2024 food trend reports (including IFT Magazine, Datassential, Restaurant Business and Time) identified global mash-ups as a way that chefs can play in this proverbial sandbox — creating “newstalgia” by elevating familiar… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Global Soups & Stews January 2024 Who doesn’t find comfort in a big bowl of warm soup or stew? Cozy, nourishing, and often nostalgic, soups and stews can be found in virtually any cuisine, and for good reason — they are incredibly versatile and easy on restaurant operations. Their appeal is on the rise, too, as world-stage soups and… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: European 2.0 January 2024 European cuisines are experiencing a resurgence after a period of stagnation — Greek, French, Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian, and other classic cuisines are back and bolder than ever. Datassential reports that as American consumers visit Italy, France, Spain, and other European countries on post-COVID vacations, we can expect them to return with a hunger… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesTop 10 Most Desired Dishes & Global Cuisines by College Students Now more than ever, foodservice operators look to the college and university space as the birthplace of new flavor, cuisine, and dish format trends. Gen-Z is known to be the most adventurous generation of eaters, open to exploring global flavors and cuisines more than any other before them, creating a viable testing ground for the… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesMexican Rises to the Top as Most Popular Cuisine in the U.S. Mexican cuisine has risen above Italian and Chinese as the most desired cuisine type in the U.S. for the first time, with 82% of Millennials and 75% of Gen Z saying they “like or love it.” [1] This is a major shift and shows the desire for more unique global flavors when dining out. While… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Mediterranean Cuisine The sun-drenched Mediterranean region has legendary culinary influence, with a wide-ranging flavor palette and the health halo of high-quality fats, fresh produce, whole pulses, and grains. As culinary trends and consumer demand expand to encompass more global influences, Mediterranean cuisine is not defined by borders or ubiquitous food staples, but rather a broad blend of… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Indian Cuisine Indian cuisine offers a rich map of flavor, texture, and culinary influences, from the spiced and fragrant curries of the north, to street food in urban centers, to the herbal coconut-milk based dishes of the south. A tried-and-true fit for lentils, Indian cuisine makes a strong showcase for plant-forward dishes with comforting, adventurous, and unique… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Global Street Food Exploring cuisine through the world of globally inspired street food may sound niche, but it is actually much more approachable than you first think. When you break down the street foods from around the world, there are actually a lot of similarities. Many cultures around the world all have their own version of many common… Read More
Global & Regional CuisinesFood Trend Spotlight: Middle Eastern Mash-Up March 2020 As different global cuisines begin to enter the mainstream we see a tendency to move away from strict authenticity and instead incorporate familiar ingredients or applications to promote trial and wider consumer acceptance. This fusion of the expected and adventurous lends to mash-ups like we are seeing with Middle Eastern cuisine across North… Read More
