March 23, 2022 Get seasonal. Go global. BUCKLE UP, CHEFS. We’re going global. For 2022, Asian-inspired cuisines continue to take a bigger bite of restaurant’s menus—from big chains to small dining rooms—and we’re all in.1 Chef Kevin Wassler Read Bio Here are a few reasons I’m excited to embrace global flavors this season: Vegan-friendly Now more than ever, vegans are turning to Asian cuisines for flavors that excite.1 Robust ingredients like soy, fish, and oyster sauce offer hints of umami to serve as a worthy replacement—and contender—to meat’s historical role on the plate. Cost Effective While labor is at an all time low, the ability to bring a range of fresh, dynamic, and enticing cuisine to your menu can still remain high. With a range of time-saving, flavor-forward products, Minor’s® is ready to help you make it globally inspired—and totally attainable. Crave-worthy 42% of consumers reported that eating out was the first thing they cut to save money.2 So when they do go out, they want something they can’t make at home. Tempt them with global flavor profiles that push their boundaries. Plus, exotic flavors present opportunities for plant-based cuisine, another trend gaining momentum across the culinary world. It’s a new season full of fresh inspiration and opportunity. We can’t wait to see what you create. 1 Tastewise, 2022 2 Datassential, 2021 GENERAL TSO CHICKEN SALAD Get Inspired SPICY PORK RAMEN BROTH Get Inspired Share this article: More Like This Plant Forward Make it with MINOR’S®: Vegan Alfredo From Across The Globe To Their Front Door Global Flavors The Taste of Home: Chef Ype Makes Bami Goreng Industry Trends Now Trending: Shareables