Special Spices: American consumers are embracing the complex flavor profiles of international spice blends, while research chefs and food scientists are use them to develop innovative dishes
Spice and herb use is nothing new in foodservice. These are the fundamental building blocks of flavor and are key in the identity of world and regional cuisines.
Award-winning Chef Bill Earley will help the company grow its innovation expertise
December 4, 2018
As a part of a new initiative, Furmano’s is renewing its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and driving future growth. In Chef Earley, the company gains another experienced research chef with expertise in recipe development, new product development and foodservice consultation initiatives.
A research & development chef’s perspective on sauce trends
March 16, 2016
Prepared Foods talks sauce trends with Chef Joel Minkoff, corporate manager of culinary research and development for Chelten House Products, a private label and foodservice processor in Bridgeport, N.J.
Research chefs talk about bridging the gap between R&D and restaurant menu trends
August 14, 2015
To learn more about how food companies navigate culinary trends, Prepared Foods reached out to the Research Chefs Association (RCA), a 19-year-old group whose 2,000 members include manufacturing, retail and foodservice chefs as well as associated ingredient and service suppliers.
With the growing diversity of the US population, people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are constantly exposed to new cultures through work, social groups and media.