pasta | WhaleTales Blog by Chris von Ulmenstein

Col’Cacchio has scanned international food trends, which enhance the focus on healthy ingredients and unusual combinations, and shared these in a recent newsletter:

1. No Grain, no Gain: grain products will make a comeback, especially traditional types such as quinoa, chia, and spelt.

2. Home Grown Goodness: locally grown food sourced from environmentally-conscious suppliers from close by is the focus

3. Fresh, fresh, fresh: fresh foods in preference to pre-packaged supermarket foods are the focus. with more made-to-order purchases.

4. Exotic meats: new cuts and artisanal meats in general will be the focus

5. Unusual Combos: creative combinations of ingredients will add fun to food, e.g. dessert pizzas and ice cream sandwiches, which Col’Cacchio plans to introduce.

6. Ethnic Inspirations: food favorites from different cultures will be combined to make meals more interesting, e.g. chorizo scrambled eggs and coconut milk pancakes.

7. Oodles of noodles: the wheat trend will influence pasta too, now made from quinoa, Continue reading →

The top ten food trends in supermarkets and restaurants for 2014 have been identified by the Sterling-Rice Group in the USA, reports eTurboNews. Not a surprise is that health dominates the trends, but with a touch of indulgence.

The top food trends were generated by Sterling-Rice’s Culinary Council, consisting of 100 top chefs, restaurateurs, and foodies. The research generating the top 100 trends highlights shifts in society, helping food industry suppliers to better create, position, market, and sell their products. Its food trends are used by small fledgling companies as well as food corporates:

1. Lemon is the main ingredient in dressings and sauces, used fresh or preserved.

2. Black, green, and other leaf teas add a twist to dinner, desserts, and more, even used to smoke fish and meat.

3. Middle Eastern seasonings such as sumac, za’atar, and marash Continue reading →