Latest Research Shows Emerging Foodservice Concepts Reflect Favorites of the Past

New York, January 12, 2007 — If boursin-stuffed kangaroo nachos with roasted avocado corn salad and huckleberry habanero demi-glace seems far fetched, think again. As chronicled in a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts, seemingly “out there” creations gracing the menus of adventurous fine dining restaurants are increasingly finding their way to the mainstream. And, in fact, these emerging concepts are driving the future of what could be considered a redefinition of comfort food.

Emerging Food Concept Trends in Foodservice is an insider’s look at exceptional dishes in the leading white table cloth and ethnic restaurants throughout the U.S.—those with potential to reach chain restaurants and retail shelves in the near and distant future. And while a dessert, such as chocolate-covered caramel topped with Welsh smoked sea salt or a pickled Asian pear aperitif, may sound a bit far-fetched, roasted red pepper with goat cheese Kettle chips are already available on retailer shelves. Similarly, the once exotic and rare Portobello mushroom is now available as a Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar burger at Carl’s Jr. fast food restaurants.

This report identifies ten “trend makers”—factors that interplay with each other to help create the next culinary sensation. One trend maker is “comfort and familiarity,” which has led to such creations as the seven dollar Fluffernutter sandwich, crab-stuffed tater tots, and truffled macaroni and cheese.

“Retro is in, yet so is artisan, ultra-convenience, eco-consciousness, global flavors, and several other markers that are key to the success of new taste trends,” notes Don Montuori, the publisher of Packaged Facts. “There is a real reinventing of the way food is ‘supposed’ to be, which is winning over consumers big time because it’s familiar and adventurous at the same time.”

Emerging Food Concept Trends in Foodservice provides a comprehensive look the current food renaissance, including street food, Asian, Latin beyond Mexican, classics, sandwiches, and meat and potatoes. Priced at $1,500, this report can be purchased directly from Packaged Facts by visiting: http://www.packagedfacts.com/Emerging-Food-Concepts-1119531. It is also available at MarketResearch.com.

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