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2013 Hall of Fame: Martin Cowley, Senior Manager, Design and Construction, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
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Stadiums Score Points with Foodservice Sales
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Gordon Avenue Market at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
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DSR of the Month, June 2013: Larry Simonel, Sales Consultant C&T Design and Equipment Co., Indianapolis
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CFESA Begins Management Transition
Heather Price named executive director.
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Tony Roma's Appoints Brisco as EVP and CDO
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Blendtec Names New Commercial Sales Director
Foodservice equipment industry vet Scott Hinckley joins team.
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NRA Study Highlights top Culinary and Operational Trends for 2012
- Published on Friday, December 16, 2011
ACF member chefs share their industry perspectives through this annual research.
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) – shed some light on a series of culinary and food prep trends that are certain to shape the foodservice industry in 2012.
With that in mind, here are the top 10 food prep and culinary themes for 2012 according to the NRA.
Preparation Methods
- Pickling
- Fermenting
- Sous vide
- Liquid nitrogen chilling/freezing
- Oil-poaching
- Smoking
- Braising
- Grilling
- Roasting
- Foam/froth/air
Culinary Themes
- Hyper-local sourcing (e.g. restaurant gardens)
- Sustainability
- Children's nutrition
- Gluten-free/food allergy conscious
- Farm/estate-branded ingredients
- Food trucks/street food
- Health/nutrition
- Simplicity/back to basics
- Food-alcohol pairings
- Foraging
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