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Winter 2010
FLAVOR TRENDS Home-Grown Flavor Stepping Up Kids Menus Far From the Old Grind Flavor Expedition: Street Food Explosion Big Dish Redux Fresh From the South Go Greens BEVERAGE TRENDS Wine Bar Menus Mature Tea Time for Cocktails DESSERT TRENDS Pie Revised FLAVOR PARTNERS Making Sense of Flavor FLAVOR STRATEGIES A Dozen Ways to Stir the Pot Big Easy Pieces IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Finishing Notes
Summer 2010
FLAVOR TRENDS Hand-Held Feasts & Favorites Greens Mean Business A Plan for Produce Skewers Make the Point Center-Plate Shift BEVERAGE TRENDS Modifying Flavors Packing a Punch DESSERT TRENDS Time to Chill FLAVOR PARTNERS New Classics in the Making GLOBAL INFLUENCES Flavor Expedition: Miami Heat FLAVOR STRATEGIES Menu Super Stars A Dozen Ways to Pour on the Sauce Splendid Isolation IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Spring 2010

Trends 2009
Top Menu-Making Trend: Snack Attack Top Concept Trend: Barbecue Branches Out Top Culinary Trend: Tapping Beers Potential Top Eco-Cuisine Trend: Up on the Farm Top Comeback Trend: French Cuisine Top High-Impact Ingredient Trend: American Cheese Top Ethno-Cuisine Trend: Noodle Mania Top Sauce Trend: Fruitful Finishes Top Dessert Trend: Dolce! Top Beverage Trend: Latin Libations Behind the Trends Our Panel of Experts Top Ten Trends Chart Finishing Notes Allens Advertorial
Fall 2009
FLAVOR TRENDS Redefining Luxury The Latest Flavor Immigration A Passport to Protein Flavor Expedition: Chicago Well-Bred Flavors DESSERT TRENDS A Dozen Ways: Single-Serving Desserts are a Sweet Deal BEVERAGE TRENDS Sweet Sips Richer, Darker, Stronger FLAVOR PARTNERS Joining Forces for Flavor FLAVOR STRATEGIES The Flavor of Fire Sweet and Sour Power Tempting Tastes Speaking of Flavor Flavor, At Your Service THE FLAVOR EXPERIENCE A Quality Time IN EVERY ISSUE TOP TEN Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Winter 2009
FLAVOR FORECAST: FLAVOR TRENDS 8 Ways to Beat 2008 Studies in Success Flexing Menu Muscle The South Rises Again Breakfast Makes a Move Beyond Cold Comfort Beer Hits the Big Time Building on Basics FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES A Mediterranean Flavor intensive Global Flavors Comes Home FLAVOR FINESSE: FLAVOR STRATEGIES Limited Time, Unlimited Potential Extra Profit from Produce A Dozen Ways: Lessons from 2008 Winning Flavor Converts FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Summer 2009
FLAVOR TRENDS Hook, Line & Sinker LTOs Go Bold Produce at Its Peak Protein Heads Down Home Flavor Expedition: New York City Desserts to Dine For BEVERAGE TRENDS Savory Sips A Spirited Revolution New Tails to Tell GLOBAL INFLUENCES East Meets Sweet FLAVOR PARTNERS A Dozen Ways to Get On Board FLAVOR STRATEGIES Cross-Segment Strategies Flavor Tricks & Treats IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Spring 2009
Flavor Trends Thirsty for Flavor Repositioning Protein Hitting the Sauce Making Bundles with Produce A Dozen Ways for Breakfast to Break Out Dessert Amour A Pastry Chef Walks Into a Bar Flavor Strategies Tableside Delights Texture Takes Hold New Parameters for Pairing The Soul of Sweetness Flavor Expedition Flavor Expedition: San Francisco Flavor Partners Flavor Collaboration In Every Issue TOP TEN: New-Wave Asian Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Trends 2008
TOP CULINARY TREND TOP ETHNO-CUISINE TREND TOP MENU-MAKING TREND TOP TECHNIQUE TREND TOP SAUCE TREND TOP INGREDIENT TREND TOP COMEBACK TREND TOP EQUIPMENT TREND TOP DESSERT TREND TOP BEVERAGE TREND BEHIND THE TRENDS OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS TOP TEN CHART FLAVOR FORECASTING
Fall 2008
FLAVOR EXPERIENCE: FOLLOW-UP Fresh Flavors Abound FLAVOR FORECAST: FLAVOR TRENDS Off with the Kid Gloves Appetizers Step Up Slow Cooking, Low Costs Sprouting Young Foodies Elevated Spirits Nuts to Dessert FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Mining the Mediterranean Flavor Translation: Burmese Tea Salads The Eastern Way with Greens FLAVOR FINESSE: FLAVOR STRATEGIES Degrees of Flavor Just Add Research A Dozen Ways with American Artisan Cheese FLAVOR FORMULAS: MINDING THE MENU Flavor in Full View FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Winter 2008
FLAVOR FORECAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS New Ways to Do Lunch The New Naturals A New Coat of Flavor Scintillating Sides Sleek New Finishes Raising the Bar FLAVOR FINESSE: MENU STRATEGIES Flavor Translation: Banh Mi A Dozen Ways: Big Ideas for Beans Flavor on the Road FLAVOR FUNCTION: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Working the System Drawn to the Flame FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Korea Comes to the Fore FLAVOR FORMULAS: MINDING THE MENU The Art of Menu Making FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: FLAVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS The Subtleties of Flavor FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Summer 2008
FLAVOR FORECAST: FLAVOR TRENDS Flavors Rising Stars Small Bites, Big Business Burgers at Their Best Sweet Perfection FLAVOR FINESSE: FLAVOR STRATEGIES Recession-Proof Flavors The Power of Produce Quest for the Real Deal Flavor Translation: Pupusas & Arepas A Dozen Ways to Sustain Your Menu In the Thick of It On Board with Beverages Herbal Remedies Balance at the Bar FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Singapore Street Smarts FLAVOR FORMULAS: MINDING THE MENU Word of Mouth FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Spring 2008
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS The Glow of Good Health Salad Days Protein Takes Shape Produce Front & Center Sweet Sips FLAVOR FINESSE: MENU STRATEGIES Flavor Translation: Okonomiyaki Flavor as a Business Model Flavor in Full Bloom A Dozen Ways to Cook Up Cocktails Bridging the Drink Divide FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Moor Flavor FLAVOR FORMULAS: MINDING THE MENU Change-Making Menus FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: FLAVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS Winning Flavors FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor in Action Finishing Notes
Fall 2007
FLAVOR EXPERIENCE: FOLLOW UP Flavor With Passion FLAVOR FORECAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Flavor Without Borders Beverage Flavors Grow Up Spirited Flavors Fruitful Finishes FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Out of the Ballpark Spices: Ancient & On-Trend Flavor on the Road The Fresh Frontier Breads Rising Role A Dozen Ways with Grains Cheeses New Chums FLAVOR FUNCTION: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Flavor Assist FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: FLAVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS Super Foods, Super Flavor FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Solutions From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action Favored Flavors
Winter 2007
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Farm-Fresh Flavor Soup: More than a Simmer Brave New World Salad Style Watch Flavor on the Road Sweet Comfort Cocktails Raise the Bar FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Wine-Infused Flavor A Fresh Take on Frozen FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: TOOLS, SOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES A Green Cuisine Primer Culinary Connections Flavor Delivery Decisions FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Solutions Healthy Flavors From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action
Summer 2007
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Flavors Golden Age Flavor Darwinism Flavor on the Road Pitcher Perfect Desserts to Savor FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Fresh Take on Texture Pesto, Refreshed Fats Shape Up A Dozen Ways: Drinking on Cue FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Japan, Beyond Sushi FLAVOR FUNCTION: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Food Meets Fire FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: FLAVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS Secret Flavor Sources The Flavor Pipeline FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Solutions From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action Favored Flavors
Spring 2007
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Growth from the Garden Pizza: Whats on Top Flavor on the Road Rustic Revival Drinks for Everyone FLAVOR FINESSE: MENU STRATEGIES The Mystique of Umami A Dozen Ways: Bacon & Eggs Beyond Breakfast Produce Pairings Tropical Heat Wave Drinking to Dessert FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: FLAVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS Taste of Tradition Taste-Making Partnerships FLAVOR FUNCTION: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Flavor Infusion Flavor on the Fast Track FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Solutions From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action Favored Flavors
Fall 2006
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Portable Premium Feasts Limited Service, Unlimited Flavor Flavor on the Road Contracted to Satisfy Brewing up FlavorNew Page Make it a Double Dessert Goes Soft FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Spanish Art FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: TOOLS, SOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES The Flavor of Place FLAVOR EXPERIENCE: FOLLOW-UP Flavor Shock FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Seasoning with Scent The Indulgent Side of Produce Produce Paves the Way FLAVOR FORWARD: MARKETING & BRANDING Regional Romance FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Solutions Healthy Flavors From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action Favored Flavors
Winter 2006
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS The Changing Face of Comfort A Full Palette of Flavor Chocolate for Grown-Ups Hot Trends in Winter Beverages FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Primal Flavor The Next Culinary Hit Building on the Flavor Pyramid Flavors at a Simmer FLAVOR FORWARD: MARKETING & BRANDING Keeping Pace with Flavor Putting a Brand on Breakfast FLAVOR FITNESS: HEALTH & WELLNESS The Picture of Health FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES Welcome to Club Med FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: TOOLS, SOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES Making Culinary Connections Produce in its Prime Technique and Technology FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Flavor Facts
Summer 2006
FLAVOR FOCUS: PROTEIN Protein: Front & Center FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Steak is From Mars, Chocolate is from Venus Seafood: A Rising Tide Flavor on the Road Dessert on Ice Bringing Beer to the Table Soaking in Tropical Flavors FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Proprietary Flavors Noodling Around Asia
Spring 2006
FLAVOR FORCAST: CONSUMER & MENU TRENDS Bringing Back Boomers Building on Burgers Flavor on the Road Making Room for DessertNew Page Drink in Springtime FLAVOR FINESSE: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES Go Nuts Embracing the Bitter Side FLAVOR FORWARD: MARKETING & BRANDING Barbecue Beyond Borders FLAVOR FITNESS: HEALTH & WELLNESS Flavor First FLAVOR FROM AFAR: GLOBAL INFLUENCES A Culinary Passage to India Street Smarts FLAVOR FORMULA: THE SCIENCE OF FLAVOR The Multi-Sensory Flavor Experience FLAVOR FUNDAMENTALS: TOOLS, SOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES From the Groud Up Changing Menus, Changing Seasons Fit to be Fried FLAVOR FIXTURES: IN EVERY ISSUE Top Ten Flavor Facts Flavor Solutions Healthy Flavors From the Flavor Files Flavor in Action Favored Flavors