Trend Explorer

80 Courses of Innovative Samples

 

Embark on a culinary journey for national accounts only. With 80 on-trend samples in an immersive environment, Trend Explorer is fun for both you and your tastebuds.

 

Participating exhibitors are partnering with Connections, powered by CSSI and Acxion, to make their samples unforgettable. Trends have been curated by Datassential.

 

     

 

Your journey awaits—join us April 16 from 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. on the Innovations show floor.

Find Your Flavor

Explore the six trends you’ll taste at Trend Explorer. Menus will be available leading up to the event.

Barilla for Professionals, Booth 335

Barilla® Al Bronzo® Bucatini with Espresso & Parmigiano Cheese

 

Featuring:

Barilla® Al Bronzo® Bucatini - Dot #791056

 

Danone North America, Booth 309

Salted Hot Honey Coffee

 

Featuring:

  • Stok Extra Bold Cold Brew - Dot #727772

  • International Delight Cold Foam Sweet & Creamy - Dot #774410

 

DYMA Brands, Booth 907

Espresso Ricotta Cheesecake with Pistachio & Mocha Drizzle

 

Featuring:

  • Chef's Companion No-Bake New York Style Cheesecake - Dot #619079

  • Chef's Companion Coffee Flavor Bomb - Dot #779449

 

Flora Foods, Booth 1120

Caramel Coffee Affogato 

 

Featuring:

  • Caramel Coffee Creamer - Dot #778320

  • Violife Unsalted Butter - Dot #788148

 

The J.M. Smucker Company/Cafe Bustelo, Booth 1017

Cafe Bustelo Expresso Martini

 

Featuring:

Cafe Bustelo Coffee Concentrate - Dot #791652

 

Mars Wrigley, Booth 915

Peanut Butter Cappuccino Slush

 

Featuring:

M&M's Minis Peanut Butter - Dot #768475 

 

Tractor Beverage Co, Booth 301

Lavender Coffee Palmer

 

Featuring:

  • Tractor Lemonade - Dot #746550
  • Revv Cold Brew - Dot #763741

Chobani, Booth 721

"Ube"rific Yogurt Parfait

 

Featuring:

Chobani Whole Fat Plain Greek Yogurt - Dot #553322

 

Javo Beverage, Booth 337

Caramel Pecan Protein Iced Latte

 

Featuring:

Javo Beverage Caramel Iced Latte - Dot #718829

 

KIND Snacks, Booth 919

Choco-Peanut Power Bowl

 

Featuring:

  • Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt - Dot #545865

  • KIND Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein MAX Bar - Dot #768344

 

Pitaya Foods, Booth 1115

Functional Smoothie Bowls, Dragon Fruit Dreamin' Smoothie, & Superfruit Lemonade

 

Featuring:

  • Pitaya Foods Dragon Fruit Sorbet - Dot #784920

  • Pitaya Foods Acai Berry Sorbetter Sorbet - Dot #774645

  • Pitaya Foods Passion Fruit Sorbet - Dot #774646
  • Pitaya Foods Coconut Sorbetter Sorbet - Dot #774647

  • Pitaya Plus Dragonfruit Smoothie Pack - Dot #703556

  • Pitaya Foods Quick Frozen Dragon Fruit - Dot #703555

  • Pitaya Foods Seedless Passion Fruit Cubes - Dot #716842

 

Sweet Street, Booth 125

Golden Hour Cheesecake Scoopables Smoothie

 

Featuring:

Sweet Street Scoopables Cheesecake - Dot #779773

 

Tree Top, Inc., Booth 918

Tree Top Spring Salad

 

Featuring:

Tree Top Apple Crisps - Dot #783533

Avieta, Booth 821

Liege Waffles with Pearl Sugar

Dot #735654

 

Boulart, Booth 519

DIY Breakfast

 

Featuring:

Small Artisan Burger Bun - Dot #687783

 

Califia Farms, Booth 325

Asian Inspired Breakfast

 

Featuring:

Califia Farms Coconut Barista Milk - Dot #773918

 

Conagra Foodservice, Booth 137

Deep Fried Churro Waffle Sticks

 

Featuring:

  • Krusteaz Belgian Waffle Stick - Dot #386452

  • Log Cabin Original Maple Syrup - Dot #359889

  • Reddi Whip Original Whipped Topping - Dot #546789

 

Custom Culinary, Booth 920

Vegetable Birria Shakshuka

 

Featuring:

Custom Culinary® Vegetable Birria Broth - Dot #784735 

 

 

Idahoan Foods LLC, Booth 305

Colazione nella Campagna Lombarda

 

Featuring:

Idahoan Shreds Unseasoned Tater Tumblers - Dot #759678

 

JBS Prepared Foods, Booth 809

Swift Pepperoni Frittata

 

Featuring:

  • Swift Sliced Pepperoni - Dot #763484

  • Galbani Premio Shredded Mozzarella - Dot #536801

 

Kettle Cuisine, Booth 1009

Pho-Coconut Inspired Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal

With Charred Kale, Egg, and Pork Floss

 

Featuring:

  • Savory Choice Pho Vegetable Broth - Dot #779672

  • Bonewerks Braised Pork Shoulder - Dot #760046

  • Spoon & Fork Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal - Dot #730896

 

 

Nature's Bakery, Booth 1020

Crispy Apple Crumble Bowl

 

Featuring:

  • Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt - Dot #545865

  • Tree Top Apple Crisps - Dot #783533

  • Nature's Bakery Oatmeal Crumble Apple - Dot #713848

 

Pulmuone Foods USA, Booth 323

Plant-Inspired Bulgogi Toast with Kimchi

 

Featuring:

  • Nasoya Foods Plant-Based Bulgogi - Dot #765594

  • Pulmuone Korean Kimchi - Dot #787417

  • Nasoya Foods Crispy Tofu Bites - Dot #765578

 

Smithfield Culinary, Booth 724

Birria Breakfast Tacos

 

Featuring:

Shredded Beef Birria - Dot #793268

 

SupHerb Farms, Booth 119

Oaxacan Benedict Bite 

 

Featuring:

  • NEW SupHerb Farms® Smoky Pepper Paste - Dot #781080

  • SupHerb Farms® Creamy Jalapeno Pesto - Dot #738942

  • SupHerb Farms® Salsa Blend - Dot #534144

  • Idahoan Honest Earth® Hash Brown Shredded Potatoes with a Hint of Sea Salt & Pepper - Dot #742110

 

Vital Farms, Booth 118

Kimchi Breakfast Taco

 

Featuring:

  • Vital Farms Pasture Raised Liquid Whole Egg - Dot #756319

Amoy Asian Foods, Booth 801

Mango Tango Dessert Bite

 

Featuring:

  • DaVinci Mango Mania - Dot #782092 
  • Goya Coco Cream of Coconut - Dot #493670 
  • Amoy Royal Dragon Thai Style Mango Coconut Dessert Bite - Dot #777640

 

Aspire Bakeries, Booth 1004

Cinnamon Bun Butter Sugar Cookie

 

Featuring:

Frozen Butter Sugar Cookie Dough - Dot #454482 

 

Big Mozz, Booth 124

Loaded Bacon & Ranch Big Mozz Nuggets

 

Featuring:

  • Swift Bacon Bits Ready to Serve -  Dot #736286
  • Kraft Grated Parmesan - Dot #477176
  • Litehouse Ranch Dressing - Dot #720991
  • Big Mozz Mozzarella Nuggets - Dot #761285

 

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, Booth 720

Caramel Apple Crunch Cheesecake Plating

 

Featuring:

Caramel Apple Crunch Cheesecake - Dot #782262

 

Cusano's Baking Company, Booth 207

The Great American Burger

 

Featuring:

Hamburger 4" Challah Bun - Dot #777960

 

De Cecco, Booth 116

Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

 

Featuring:

De Cecco Gluten-Free Gnocchi - Dot #758414

 

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., Booth 113

Made with Ghirardelli Decadent Chocolate Cookie

 

Featuring:

  • Ghirardelli 72% Chocolate Chips - Dot #748554 
  • Ghirardelli Dark Coating Wafers - Dot #785565 
  • Ghirardelli White Coating Wafers - Dot #785790

 

Harbor Seafood, Booth 700

Crab Pretzel Bites

 

Featuring:

Oyster Bay Crab Pretzel Bites - Dot #791438

 

Kent Precision Foods Group, Booth 223

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shortcake Featuring Dole Soft Serve®

 

Featuring:

  • Dole Strawberry Soft Serve Mix - Dot #632335 
  • Frostline Premium Chocolate Soft Serve & Shake Mix - Dot #782659 
  • Foothill Farms Graham Cracker Crust Dessert Mix - Dot #430686

 

Mac Truck Distribution Co, Booth 702

Pimento Cheese Fondue

 

Featuring:

Mac Truck Cheese Sauce - Dot #784014 

 

Mondelez International, Booth 415

OREO Crunch Parfait ft. Oikos 4% Fat Greek Yogurt

 

Featuring:

  • OREO Medium Cookie Pieces - Dot #485680 
  • Danone Oikos 4% Fat Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt - Dot #564318 

 

Mount Franklin Foods, Booth 922

Aji Amarillo Savory Mixed Nut with Brie & Hot Honey

 

Featuring:

Azar Deluxe Mixed Nuts - Dot #337081

 

Rise Baking Company, Booth 1021

Jar Dessert

 

Featuring:

  • Brill Brownie Bites - Dot #549828 
  • Henry & Henry Vanilla Fluff - Dot #648909 
  • Henry & Henry RediPak Raspberry Filling - Dot #474456

 

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Booth 138

Strawberry Mango Cheesecake Cones

 

Featuring:

  • Chef Pierre® Unbaked Tropical Strawberry & Mango Traditional Fruit Pie - Dot #782141 

  • Sara Lee® French Cream Cheesecake Tray - Dot #5636

 

Siete Family Foods, Booth 822

Siete Mini Ice Cream Sundaes Made with Our New Mini Cookies!

 

Featuring:

  • Siete Foods Mexican Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies - Dot #791050 
  • Siete Foods Mexican Wedding Mini Cookies - Dot #790611 
  • Tillamook Old Fashion Vanilla Ice Cream - Dot #747757

 

Tater Kegs, Booth 129

Bacon Cheddar Chive Tater Kegs

Dot #659680

 

Winland Foods, Booth 128

Mac 'N Sweet: Pasta with Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce & Toppings Bar

 

Featuring:

  • Ravarino & Freschi Large Ridged Elbow Macaroni Pasta - Dot #331846 
  • Sweet Street Scoopables Chia Pudding - Dot #779771 
  • Sweet Street Scoopables Apple Compote - Dot #779772
  • Sweet Street Scoopabes Cheesecake - Dot #779773
  • M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini - Dot #359491
  • Georgia Pacific 100% Bamboo Fork Cutlery - Dot #760700
  • Chef Xpress Pecan Spicy Candied Pieces - Dot #608345
  • Chef Xpress Toasted Sliced Natural Almond - Dot #429715
  • Dole Individual Quick Frozen Sliced Banana Cuts - Dot #620659
  • Dole Individual Quick Frozen Strawberry Diced - Dot #488162

Agrosuper, Booth 1003

Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

 

Featuring:

Agrosuper 4oz QFI Marinated Chicken Breast - Dot #586803

 

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Booth 901

Chicken Kimchi Summer Delight

 

Featuring:

  • Ajinomoto Kimchi Pot Sticker - Dot #778069

  • Barria Orzo Pasta - Dot #706197

  • Dole IQF Pineapple - Dot #445822

  • Dole IQF Mango - Dot #488161

  • Savor Pickled Red Onions - Dot #726671

 

David's Cookies, Booth 902

Dubai Chocolate Brownie

 

Featuring:

David's Cookies Frozen & Sliced Chocolate Chip Brownie - Dot #535146

 

Dole Packaged Foods, Booth 313

Full Dressed Dole Whip Ice Cream Sandwich

 

Featuring:

  • Pineapple Dole Whip - Dot #774557

  • Pineapple Good Crunch - Dot #792883

 

Golden West Food Group, Booth 331

Guy's Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

 

Featuring:

Guy Fieri Philly Super Melty Cheesesteak Tot Bowl - Dot #783378

 

Grecian Delight | Kronos, Booth 123

Gyro Cheesesteak

 

Featuring:

Beef and Lamb Gyro Slices - Dot #675659

 

Jack's Catch/Newport International, Booth 723

Crab Cake Flights, Three Ways to Get Away!

 

Featuring:

  • Jack's Catch Jumbo Lump Crab Meat - Dot #706633

  • Jack's Catch Super Lump Crab Meat - Dot #706636

  • Jack's Catch Backfin Lump Crab Meat - Dot #706637

 

Kraft Heinz, Booth 725

Korean Chicken and Mac & Cheese Waffle Stack

 

Featuring:

  • Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese - Dot #793340

  • Kraft Coleslaw Dressing - Dot #377832

  • Kraft Deluxe Mayonnaise - Dot #391700

 

Land O'Lakes, Booth 715

Crispy Asian Pork Belly with Land O'Lakes Asian Butter Sauce

 

Featuring:

Land O'Lakes Butter Sauce - Dot #784147

 

Litehouse, Booth 1114

Tot-tally Saucy Tot Flight

 

Featuring:

  • Tillamook Cheddar Cheese - Dot #011901

  • Ore-Ida Tater Tots - Dot #347383

  • Swift Bacon Bits Ready to Serve - Dot #736286
  • Litehouse Homestyle Ranch - Dot #720991

  • Litehouse Jalapeno Ranch - Dot #720975

  • Litehouse Fry Sauce - Dot #763148

  • Litehouse Garlic Butter - Dot #763140

  • Sky Valley Sriracha Bottle - Dot #721092

  • Flavortown Hickory BBQ Sauce - Dot #779002

  • Litehouse Buffalo Sauce - Dot #763151

 

Michael Foods, Booth 319

Pumpkin Spice Cloud Skewer

 

Featuring:

Papetti's®  Pumpkin Spice French Toast - Dot #793177

 

Smart Flour, Booth 1015

Chopped Cheese Sandwich

 

Featuring:

  • Smart Flour 12" Soft Roll

  • Mac Truck Cheese Sauce - Dot #784014

 

TreeHouse Foods, Booth 130

White Queso Birria Mac & Cheese

 

Featuring:

  • Bay Valley White Queso - Dot #793076

  • Bay Valley Pickled Jalapenos - Dot #459473

  • Smithfield Shredded Beef Birria - Dot #793268
  • Bay Valley Chopped Hot Pepper Relish - Dot #462319

  • San Antonio Farms Salsa Verde - Dot #780920

 

Unilever Food Solutions, Booth 109

Jerked Chicken Slider

 

Featuring:

  • Knorr Professional Jamaican Jerk Sauce - Dot #384362

  • Knorr Professional Liquid Concentrated Chicken Base - Dot #531954

B&G Foods, Booth 823

Hot Maple Waffles

 

Featuring:

  • Avieta Two Bite Waffles - Dot #768501 
  • Maple Grove Farms Hot Maple Syrup

 

Bel Brands, Booth 1000

Boursin® Prosciutto Ciabatta Bites

 

Featuring:

  • Boursin 3 lb. Culinary Spread - Dot #714173 
  • Principe Pre-Sliced Prosciutto - Dot #765430 
  • Boulart Original Ciabatta Bites - Dot #631416
  • Mike's Hot Honey Chef Bottle - Dot #701601

 

Ben's Original, Booth 1014

Chicken and Brown Rice Tostadas

 

Featuring:

Ben's Original Roasted Chicken Brown Rice - Dot #792491

 

Cargill, Booth 714

Pork Burnt End Spicy Slider

 

Featuring:

Charter Reserve Fully Cooked Pork Burnt Ends in BBQ Sauce - Dot #766249

 

The Clorox Company/Hidden Valley Ranch, Booth 134

Ranch Labneh

 

Featuring:

Original Hidden Valley Ranch Dry Mix - Dot #489755

 

Goya Foods, Booth 114

Goya Chile Limon Chickpea Puffs

Dot #785265

 

Kikkoman Sales USA, Booth 1024

Crunch & Crave: Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce Adventures

 

Featuring:

  • Kikkoman Hoisin BBQ Sauce - Dot #563611

  • Kikkoman Non-GMO Sesame Oil - Dot #674306

  • Kikkoman Gluten-Free Sriracha - Dot #770362, 792299

  • Kikkoman Tempura Batter - Dot #563754

  • Kikkoman Toasted Panko - Dot #563756, 563803

 

Lactalis Foodservice, Booth 107

Spicy Galbani Mozzarella Pizza

With pepperoni, hot honey, Calabrian chilis, & spicy carbonara sauce.

 

Featuring:

Galbani Premio Whole Milk Mozzarella Shreds - Dot #536801

 

Louisa Foods, Booth 1121

Jalapeno Chicken Birria Sliders

 

Featuring:

Toasted Nacho Cheese Ravioli - Dot #710809

 

Lower Foods Inc, Booth 707

Birria Grilled Cheese

 

Featuring:

  • Carne Azteca Birria Barbacoa Seasoned Beef - Dot #770127 
  • Artisan Creamy Havarti Cheese Loaf - Dot #789806

 

Magic Seasoning Blends, Booth 900

Watermelon Feta Salad

 

Featuring:

Magic Seasoning Blends Chile Lime Seasoning - Dot #752182

 

McCormick, Booth 704

Esquites Mexican Corn Salad

 

Featuring:

  • Cholula Chili Lime Seasoning - Dot #776895
  • McCormick Onion Powder - Dot #511103
  • Mcmex Mayonnaise with Lime Juice - Dot #783951, 783950 

 

Nestle Professional, Booth 805

Harissa Fried Shrimp

 

Featuring:

  • Minor's Harissa Sauce - Dot #775307

  • NPS Mediterranean Stew - Dot #785336

  • Minor's Roasted Garlic Flavor Concentrate - Dot #360427

 

PepsiCo, Booth 903

Tostitos Salsa Verde Street Corn Nachos

 

Featuring:

  • Tostitos Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips - Dot #746967 
  • Tostitos Bulk Cheese - Dot #705553

 

Sargento Foods, Booth 923

Spicy Gochujang Braised Pork Quesadilla

 

Featuring:

  • Sliced Natural American Cheese - Dot #787682

  • Sliced Carolina Reaper Cheese - Dot #788990

 

Savor Imports, Booth 219

Tandoori Chicken Flatbread

 

Featuring:

  • Savor Makhni Sauce - Dot #782207

  • Savor Tandoori - Dot #782209

  • Savor Chimichurri - Dot #687267

  • Savor Pickled Red Onions - Dot #726671

  • Stonefire Oval Thin Flatbread - Dot #679106

 

Seaboard Foods/Daily's, Booth 719

Sweet & Spicy Mocktail with Bacon

 

Featuring:

Daily's Premium Meats Deep Applewood Center Cut Bacon - Dot #774177

 

SK Food Brands, Booth 100

Shrimp Slider with Citrus Ponzu Cucumber & Orange Gochugaru Aioli

 

Featuring:

Premium Shrimp Slider - Dot #776250

 

Sweet Endings, Booth 916

Loco Ganache

 

Featuring:

Florida Orange Habanero Loco Spicy® Cake - Dot #793487

 

T. Marzetti, Booth 708

Mango Habanero Shrimp Pasta Salad

 

Featuring:

  • Marzetti Elbow Macaroni - Dot #710051, 709372

  • Marzetti Mango Habanero Wing Sauce - Dot #731847

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