Posts Tagged ‘beverage trends’
Fermented Foods for the Gut-Health Trend
Gut bacteria. Are there any two words that are less appetizing? Probably not. And yet, that’s what people are talking about these days. What are they eating while they’re talking about gut bacteria? Fermented foods. Because while fermented foods have always been popular for their flavor, they are also popular for their gut-healthy bacteria.
Read MoreFDR Weighs In On 2018 Food Trends In The News
It’s our business to anticipate food and beverage trends, which is why we make our official predictions year after year. It’s also why we work with folks in the media to round out their flavor and menu trend analyses at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. Recently, FDR chefs spoke with The Daily…
Read MoreRoll Out Of Bed For The Brunch Cocktail Trend
Brunch cocktails used to be fairly predictable. There were two choices — Bloody Marys made with canned tomato juice or mimosas made with cheap orange juice. Brunch cocktail menus didn’t exist, and thoughtfully-made cocktails only came out after dark.
Read MoreSummer Is Cooler With The Plant-Water Cocktail Trend
It’s all about the multi-tasking these days; even in the food and beverage industry. Why eat regular oatmeal when you can eat protein-added oatmeal? Making a smoothie? Throw some seeds in the blender. You don’t always think of health when you think of alcoholic drinks, but if you’re going to have a cocktail, why not…
Read MoreThe Farm-to-Cocktail Experience
Who’s up for a little game of “would you rather”? You have two margaritas on the table in front of you. One is made with tequila, fresh lime juice, pureed local heirloom melons, and freshly picked mint. The other is made with tequila and bottled margarita mix which is made with the typical combination of…
Read MoreFood Trend: To the Bitter End
Chefs work with all of the tastes to create balance: salt, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. We all have a special place in our hearts for salt, sweet, sour, and umami…but bitter?
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