Stage 1

• Kurobuta Pork
• Niman Ranch Branded Meats
• Rooibos Tea
• Guajillo Chile

Stage 2

• Bento Box
• Varietal Honey

Stage 3

• Chicken Apple Sausage
• Lychee
• Desserts made with Unusual Spices
• Wild Seafood

Stage 4

• Carnitas
• Empanadas
• Fresh Spring Rolls
• Guava

Stage 5

• Brick Oven Cooking

Special Feature:

• Where Are They Now? A Look at Where Trends Have Moved Over the Last 2 Years

Chef’s Council® Feature Article

• Chef Speak: “Not Just Desserts”

Wharf Research Study

• Primary, Proprietary Research Examining What Consumers are Saying About These Products (segmented by product, and then by region, gender and age)

• Consumer Dining and Shopping Behavior Insights
  • How often do you eat in a restaurant in an average month?
  • When you eat out, do you typically . . . (ordering habits)
  • When grocery shopping, do you buy organic products?
  • How often do you personally buy groceries from (retail venues)
  • Which of the following food publications/food media channels do you follow?
  • Which of the following cuisines have you eaten in the past 30 days?

Profile of Southeast Asian Cuisine

• Emerging Ethnic Cuisine - Americans finding intrigue in the provocative flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine

Strategic Implications

• A Natural Progression for Premium and Gourmet Meats

Back Trends

• Looking Back: Bridging the Great Divide

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