Spicy is In!
May 27th, 2006 at 04:29pm Lorie Obernauer
“Bolder flavors are selling, according to experts at the National Restaurant Show, which concludes Tuesday at McCormick Place in Chicago.” Full Story
Some of the biggest food and beverage companies (Coca Cola, McDonalds, Tyson Foods, Sara Lee) are “spicing up” their product lines with new offerings that borrow from ethnic foods and flavors.
If you’d like to add some “spice” to your gift baskets, check out Wasabi Green Peas at Apex Gift Foods. These crunchy treats will be loved by anyone who appreciates a “zing” in their snack foods!
In case you’re not familar with wasabi, it is also known as japanese horseradish. This piquant spice is derived from the root of a plant that grows along stream beds in Japan. The “heat” is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than a chili pepper.
According to the report from the restaurant show, “while spicy is the in flavor right now, many say teriyaki may be the next big flavor. And, lavender and orange-lemon are developing a following”. Keep your eye out for these new gourmet foods trends in the near future.
Entry Filed under: Gourmet Gift Foods, New Products & Trends
2 Comments Add your own
1. Shirley George Frazier | May 30th, 2006 at 6:45 am
This is great news for gift basket designers, especially for summer baskets and end-of-year holidays baskets.
There’s nothing wrong with traditional products, but changing cultures and heritage awareness calls for the inclusion of new and different flavors.
I think these basket additions will be winners.
2. Flora Morris Brown | June 3rd, 2006 at 12:22 am
These new flavors are making their way into our culture, and must be considered for our inventory. With the increase in the number of specialty food stores, it’s clear that these flavors will be sought after by our customers.
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