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.
Trends We Devoured in 2024
Innovations 2024 Samples Recap: Part 1
Revisit some of the hits from last year's Trend Explorer, including plant-based bulgogi tacos and cookie butter shake, on the Devour blog.
Innovations 2024 Samples Recap: Part 2
Our Trend Explorer recap continued with a mango turmeric Bali bowl and ube crunch bites.