Insights from Smithfield showed that foodservice operators traditionally faced the challenge of balancing convenience with the quality and flavor that customers demand.
The newest innovation from Krispy Krunchy Chicken is a Cajun Chicken Sandwich. New for fried chicken applications from Hormel is a sous vide-style chicken breast.
In the past, a product could simply be labeled “spicy,” but now consumers are interested in knowing what kind of pepper and spices are used, where the ingredients are grown, what cuisines they are used in, and what the flavor profile is like.
At the Southeast Produce Council’s 2024 Southern Innovations Sept. 12-14, Highline Mushrooms introduced a line of oven-ready stuffed mushroom appetizers.
Home Chef Fried Chicken is now double-breaded and hand-dipped with a signature flavor boasting 18 different spices and a tremendous crunch, according to Kroger.