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TRENDING ON THE MENU // Italian Cheeses

BURRATA IS THE FASTEST TRENDING SPECIALTY

ITALIAN CHEESE.

BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.

Indulgent Twists on Classic Comfort Fresh Italian cheeses like burrata and stracciatella are gaining momentum. C lassic Italian cheeses like parme san and mozzarella are restaurant standbys for a reason. They’re ver back in recent years. The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel pre dicted that “comfort food with a twist” would reign in 2022—today’s consum ers want a taste of the unexpected.

selves a little indulgence.” So what does this mean for restau rants? It’s clear that classic dishes are still in—pizzas and salads, for exam ple, are here to stay. Broader categories remain steady as well—according to Datassential, Italian is one of the most requested global cuisines. Current trends are also giving operators an opportu nity to experiment with more premium ingredients.

satile, widely available, and guests love them. As consumers have begun to dine out more often again, they’re also look ing for small ways to make the experi ence special—whether that’s indulging a bit more or experimenting with a new twist on a favorite menu item. Comfort food has made a big come

“People are looking for something that’s unique—a little delicacy that they aren’t going to be able to make at home,” says Frank Alfaro, director of food service and export sales at BelGioioso Cheese, Inc . “They’re allowing them

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