Category Culinary Trends

Stylish Career Choice

Stylish Career Choice

Simplot derailed Ashleigh Robinson’s plans to become a dietitian and she couldn’t be more pleased.

3/11/2024

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Simplot’s stall passes the taste test

Simplot’s stall passes the taste test

Simplot ensured no one went hungry during the 40th Fine Food Festival held at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre in September with visitors to its stand consuming an impressive 12,430 food samples over the four days.

3/11/2024

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Crinkle Up the Flavor: Aussie Sweet Potato Wedges Chefs Will Love

Crinkle Up the Flavor: Aussie Sweet Potato Wedges Chefs Will Love

Introducing our newest Australian grown sweet potato offering, the crinkle cut wedge! Aussie grown with a unique premium coating to deliver superior batter and hold. Expand your menu and offer your customers more choice.

3/11/2024

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New barramundi burger to hook customers

New barramundi burger to hook customers

Looking for a high-quality, alternative protein source for burgers that have a made-from-scratch appearance?

13/8/2024

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Humble sweet potato brag

Humble sweet potato brag

When is a potato not a potato? When it’s a sweet potato - a naturally sweet root vegetable packed with flavour.

3/7/2024

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Chip off the old block

Chip off the old block

Most parents would be horrified if their kids regularly came home covered in red dirt, but sweet potato farmer Peter Greensill is happy that his children are carrying on a family tradition.

3/7/2024

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Don't let your menu go stale

Don't let your menu go stale

Regularly updating your menu not only responds to changing consumer preferences but also provides opportunities for creativity and seasonal adaptation, utilizing insights from sources like point-of-sale data and innovative food suppliers, while balancing consistency for loyal customers and excitement for new ones, ultimately serving as a marketing tool to engage with patrons and stay ahead of culinary trends.

21/5/2024

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Fine Food Australia 2023: Reuniting Peers, Showcasing Innovation

Fine Food Australia 2023: Reuniting Peers, Showcasing Innovation

Fine Food Australia 2023 marked a triumphant return for the food industry post-COVID, with Simplot showcasing innovation through its VR experience and culinary delights like Edgell Plant Based Lamb Strips souvlaki, while also celebrating John West's award-winning tuna pouches, highlighting the resilience and creativity of the industry.

21/5/2024

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The Rise and Rise of Snacking

The Rise and Rise of Snacking

As people move away from traditional mealtimes toward snacking for convenience and dietary reasons, the food industry adapts with innovations like dark kitchens and delivery services to meet the demand for anytime, anywhere dining experiences, exemplified by initiatives such as BP's Couchfood.

21/5/2024

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The Secret Ingredient: Avocado

The Secret Ingredient: Avocado

Avocado's versatility in both sweet and savory dishes, from guacamole to salad dressings and desserts, offers a nutritious addition to any menu, with frozen pulp as a convenient alternative to overcome ripeness challenges.

20/5/2024

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From CLASSIC to EXTRAORDINARY

From CLASSIC to EXTRAORDINARY

Simplot Foodservice products empower chefs to transform classic recipes into extraordinary dishes, from Shepherd's Pie with Edgell Instant Mash to gourmet loaded fries with Diamond Cut Beer Battered Chips.

20/5/2024

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Tech Talk: Would you like AI with that?

Tech Talk: Would you like AI with that?

Toby George Jones discusses how robotics and AI are revolutionizing hospitality, from automated fast food to kitchen robots, optimizing efficiency and customer service through tasks like auto-ordering and menu recommendations based on data analysis.

20/5/2024

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Chikos Roll On

Chikos Roll On

Chiko Rolls, an iconic Aussie snack, have transformed into 'Loaded Chiko Rolls,' with toppings like chipotle mayo and bacon, catering to modern tastes while maintaining their classic appeal, illustrating how traditional snacks can evolve for a new generation

20/5/2024

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Thinking Outside the Pizza Box

Thinking Outside the Pizza Box

Simplot's Rob Mason suggests thinking beyond pasta and pizza by utilizing Leggo's tomato sauces and pastes in various dishes like soups, curries, and relishes due to their versatility and flavor-enhancing qualities.

20/5/2024

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Millennials: Catering to an Influential Generation

Millennials: Catering to an Influential Generation

Millennials, a dominant force in the restaurant scene, seek healthy, plant-based, boldly flavored, and visually appealing dishes like Bean and Grain Salad, Tikka Masala & Bhaji Burger, Edgell Plant Based Mince Bolognese, and Spicy Broccoli and Tofu Soup, while also preferring Instagram-worthy options such as Chicken Kiev With Potato Dauphinoise, shaping culinary trends and challenging chefs to cater to their preferences.

20/5/2024

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Taste of Success

Taste of Success

Michael Parsons' culinary passion, sparked by a childhood muffin pizza, evolves into a career marked by creative dishes like fish burgers with I&J's Flathead Fillets, delivering culinary delight.

20/5/2024

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Chef Guru: Focusing on Making a Difference

Chef Guru: Focusing on Making a Difference

Guru Bhathal's culinary journey, from burger joint to fine dining, highlights his creativity and versatility, with a preference for I&J Crispy Battered Hoki for its lightness and versatility in crafting popular seafood dishes.

20/5/2024

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Does the future belong to plant-based foods

Does the future belong to plant-based foods

As plant-based diets surge, the hospitality industry grapples with accommodating diverse dietary preferences, while innovations in plant-based proteins like Edgell Plant Based offer promising economic and culinary solutions.

20/5/2024

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Delighting your Delivery Customers

Delighting your Delivery Customers

As delivery dining remains popular post-COVID, adapting menus and packaging for travel is crucial, with innovations like Simplot's Edgell Supa Crunch Delivery Chip and Detpak's Keep Crunch carton aiming to maintain food quality and set venues apart, meeting the demand for high-quality delivered meals.

20/5/2024

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Top That: Taste Beyond the Salt Shaker

Top That: Taste Beyond the Salt Shaker

Top That: Elevate chips with Edgell’s Supa Crunch Ultrafast chip and explore endless gourmet toppings, from traditional to dessert versions, for a memorable dining experience.

20/5/2024

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Where the Magic Happens: Behind the Scenes at Leggo's

Where the Magic Happens: Behind the Scenes at Leggo's

Leggo's, nestled in Echuca alongside the Murray River, produces quality tomato products rooted in heritage since 1882, sourcing locally for fresh, robust tomatoes and ensuring consistency and sustainability in its production process.

20/5/2024

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