Welcome to the Culinary Tides’ monthly Culinary Compass, where we chart the course of the food industry’s latest trends, data, and developments. Each month, we’ll be sharing our top research picks, breaking news, and favorite industry insights, alongside all the latest from Culinary Tides, Inc.—including trend insight research, upcoming speaking events, and expert navigation advice. We are excited to bring you these curated highlights and exclusive content, designed to keep you ahead of the curve in our ever-evolving industry.
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Anchored Insight: Research
IWSR: Non-alcoholic spirits volumes grew by 29% from January to July 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, beer and cider alternatives make up 81% of alcohol-free servings
Ardent Mills: 85% reported that ingredients play a role in their food choices, 58% are willing to pay a premium for whole or minimally processed ingredients, 60% are actively trying new foods, flavors, and ingredients
The Best of Future Bites: Conference Insights
What were the most interesting and exciting trend topics from recent conferences? Take a quick educational break from your day and enjoy this 5-minute look at a trend from the National Restaurant Association conference that impacts both CPG and foodservice.
Click Below to Watch ~ Turning Up The Heat: Crafting Bold & Fiery Flavors
Best of News Comments
Every weekday we post news items and cutting edge research which impact the food and beverage industry. If you missed them, check out a few of our favorites from the past month:
Misconceptions on the Menu: Nebraska’s Stand Against Cultivated Meat
Nebraska’s governor may have announced anti-cultivated meat initiatives, but the reality is quite different. 🚫 There’s currently no way to scale up cultivated meat, no significant consumer demand driving it, and no food safety issues even if it could be scaled. This is yet another example of resistance based on misconceptions rather than facts.
E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders 🍔⚠️
The ongoing E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders 🍔, with 49 illnesses and one tragic death 💔, highlights a critical issue in food safety. While the source remains unconfirmed, the FDA suspects slivered onions 🧅 or beef patties 🥩. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent safety measures throughout the supply chain, from farm to fork 🚜➡️🍽️. Restaurants must be proactive in ensuring ingredient safety, and consumers should stay informed about ongoing investigations. This event also raises questions about how foodservice providers can better safeguard against future outbreaks.
Anchored Insight: Tech Launches
Ayass Bioscience: Discovers AYA22A aptamers, molecular compounds that bind to peanut proteins Ara h1 and Ara h2, the primary triggers of peanut allergies, these aptamers prevent the allergens from activating the body’s allergic response
SWAP Food: Develops a plant-based whole filet chicken alternative, product is created using SWAP’s ‘Umisation’ protein platform, which transforms plant proteins into structured fibers without using high heat, pressure, artificial flavors, colorants, or texturizers
Culinary Tides in the News
- Flight of Flavors: Tea Through the Millennial and Gen Z Lens – worldteanews.com
- Flavor Forward– nacsmagazine.com
- R&D Strategy: Seeing the Complete Picture– preparedfoods.com
- Apple spice knocking out pumpkin spice for fall’s favorite flavor?– fastcasual.com
Culinary Tides’ Next Conference Appearance
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January 2025: Scip Webinar
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January 2025: IDDBA Webinar
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February 2025: Corporate Ideation Workshop
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March 2025: RCA – St. Louis, MO
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March 2025: Tea Summit – Las Vegas, NV
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April 2025: Private Client Strategy Summit
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May 2025: IDDBA Webinar
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May 2025: NRA – Chicago
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May 2025: IDDBA – New Orleans, LA
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August 2025: IDDBA Webinar
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December 4: IDDBA Webinar
Culinary Snapshot
Tide’s Table
Each month, Culinary Tides is taking you on a flavorful journey with our recipe feature! Inspired by the tides of trends, these recipes are crafted to bring a touch of charm to your table. From bright beverages and delicious desserts to hearty dishes and sides, there’s something fresh and exciting waiting for you in every edition. Dive in and make waves in your kitchen!
This month we celebrate the competition between Apple Pie Spice and Pumpkin Pie Spice for the seasonal spokesperson! Who do you think should win?
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