With global flavors becoming more mainstream, it’s no surprise the popularity of chile peppers continues to grow. These ingredients seem to be showing up on menus everywhere. What’s got our attention right now is the way ancho and pasilla peppers are making a splash in everything from condiments and marinades to entrees and desserts. What does this mean for you? We believe it opens up a whole new world of flavor opportunity to draw in more diners. Let’s dig in and see what makes these peppers so unexpectedly special.
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Give Your Menu More Avocado Love
America’s love for avocado just keeps growing and we couldn’t be more thrilled. To help you get more out of this ongoing trend — more diners, more purchases, more profits — we put together a list of top-rated LTO dishes. Not only are they full of simple avocado inspiration, we know your diners are going to love them.
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Hot or Not?
When it comes to the latest food trends, you see the word “bold” everywhere. But what does it actually mean in terms of the flavors consumers are craving? Hot? Spicy? Or something different altogether? We looked into this flavorful descriptor to get a better sense of what bold means for you and your menu.
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Science, Psychology or Something Else?
Comfort food has become a big topic in the food industry. Everything from bold twists on traditional dishes to the rising popularity of old school supper clubs and retro cocktails. What is it about these comforting nostalgic foods that draw people in? It started with the pandemic, but what does the ongoing popularity mean for you and your menu? We set out to better understand the allure of all things starchy, fatty and wonderfully delicious.
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Tex-Mex vs Mexican: What is the difference?
We get this question a lot and it’s a tricky one to answer. In part because there is no singular way to define Mexican food. The country itself is huge — the 13th largest in the world — with several distinct regions, cultures and cuisines that could all be classified as Mexican.
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What’s In Store For 2023?
The latest food industry predictions are in. Some are more expected, like the ongoing need to invest in sustainability efforts. Others are more surprising, like the rising popularity of NA craft cocktails. All of it is relevant, of course, and definitely worth your consideration. What we want to share is our take on what stood out most.
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Our 15 Minutes of Hot Sauce Fame
Authenticity is at the heart of every Mexican flavor we create. But just saying that isn’t nearly as compelling as seeing our products appear in a popular Netflix show. Yes, our very own HERDEZ® Avocado Hot Sauce was in three episodes of the latest season of Taco Chronicles. And we are thrilled to see it being used by some of our favorite Mexican chefs.
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What’s Next for Birria?
Named one of the fastest-growing food trends of 2020, birria is a foodie favorite heading toward mainstream popularity. It’s most commonly associated with tacos, stews and consommés, but its uses are only getting more deliciously diverse. So, what’s next for this new Mexican flavor mainstay? Now’s the time to see where it could take your menu.
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Mini and Your Menu
America’s interest in mini foods has grown considerably over the past decade1. Everything from pintsize versions of menu mainstays (think sliders and mini tacos) to smaller plates and portion sizes to tiny kitchens cooking tiny foods on Instagram and TikTok. Why is small becoming such a big deal? We dug into this trend to better understand what it means. For you and your menu.
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