Every day, people are admonished to eat more healthfully. However, they also are bombarded with the coupled force of stress, plus advertisement images of tasty treats that purportedly relieve that same stress. Today’s palates are sophisticated and demanding.
The Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program has announced the 16 students who will comprise its CEIP class of 2014.
February 13, 2013
The Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program (CEIP), a collaboration between The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the foodservice division of Hormel Foods, has announced the 16 students who will comprise its CEIP class of 2014.
While Italian foods appear to be almost completely mainstream, manufacturers are pushing the envelope with creative toppings and sauces; more convenient approaches; and even items that meet the needs of food-allergic consumers.
Mintel Menu Insights finds the number of U.S. menu items with poultry as an ingredient climbed an average of 12% over the past three years. In pizza, that number is even more pronounced: The pizza segment has seen a 26% increase in chicken as a topping.
Customer enthusiasm is up, but new challenges are emerging for casual-dining operators.
February 12, 2013
There is some good news to report for the casual-dining segment: customer enthusiasm is up, but new challenges are emerging for casual-dining operators.