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Herbs and spices experts Schwartz, in partnership with parent
company McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in
flavour, uncovers the future of flavour and releases its first ever
global Flavour Forecast 2012. Since 2000, the report showcases
McCormick and Schwartz leadership in culinary trends and innovations.
It pinpoints common trends and flavours driving culinary innovation
and reveals a singular set of forces driving what we will eat across
the globe in coming years. In the UK, Flavour Forecast was released
annually since 2008.
This first global edition of the Flavour Forecast was crafted by
an international team of McCormick and Schwartz chefs, sensory
scientists, trend trackers, marketing experts and food technologists
spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, Latin America and North
America. It highlights the six hottest global culinary themes for
this year illustrated by 12 regional flavour combinations.
Trends highlighted in the report include honouring a cuisine's
traditional roots, seeking the ultimate in sensory stimulation, a
focus on vegetables, simplicity, flavourful swaps, and breaking
boundaries.
To bring Flavour Forecast 2012 to life in the UK, Schwartz is
collaborating with Chef Maria Elia, who has added her twist on
Flavour Forecast by developing six contemporary new recipes appealing
to the UK palate. A further six recipes have been crafted by Schwartz
Concept Development Chef, Steve Love, a member of Schwartz's
dedicated team of Development Chefs, who collectively identified
these flavours which showcase the trends. In total a selection of
twelve inspiring on-trend recipes have been created for flavour
enthusiasts to replicate at home.
Maria Elia's Flavour Forecast 2012 recipes include:
* Raw Lamb Kibbeh and Asian Pear Salad Honours Roots
* Watermelon Cooler Cocktail takes you on a Quest for the Ultimate
* Honey, Harissa Marinated Aubergines wrapped in Kataifi brings
Veggies back in Vogue
* Jerusalem Artichoke and Vanilla Soup with Seared Scallops gives
Simplicity the Shine
* Red Tea Ganache with a Cinnamon and Plum Compote encourages
Flavourful Swaps
* Blueberry and Cardamom Glazed Ham reminds that flavour has No Boundaries
"Being on top of culinary and flavour trends is something I'm
passionate about as a chef, so it's a pleasure to work with Schwartz
on their Flavour Forecast 2012," says Maria Elia. "I get to
experiment with my love of flavour combinations and create innovative
recipes, applying a fresh perspective on tradition that balances
modern tastes and cultural authenticity. It's a fun and exciting
challenge; a global adventure to inspire the palate!"
Steve Love adds, "Flavour Forecast 2012 demonstrates six
global trends with some inspiring and delicious regional flavour
combinations and food experiences, allowing you to eat in many
countries without leaving your home nation. Now in its fifth year in
the UK, the Flavour Forecast is inspired by the food we eat every
day, from supermarket products to restaurant offerings. Trends
pinpointed in past editions have moved once-edgy ingredients into
mainstream popularity and we have no doubt it will continue to
further enlighten the global culinary scene."
Schwartz is McCormick's leading "herbs and spices" brand
in the UK, offering the greatest variety of herbs, spices and
seasonings. Our spice experts from McCormick have travelled the world
in search of the best spices and herbs available. Schwartz's
extensive product portfolio spans into different sectors including
recipe mixes, wet sauces, gravies and innovative stir fry seasonings.
To learn more about Flavour Forecast 2012 in the UK, visit
www.schwartz.co.uk and to explore the future of global flavour, visit www.FlavourForecast.com. |
