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CCD's work and innovation process are frequently profiled in highly regarded trade and general consumer publications. Learn more about how we successfully track trends and create craveable consumer products from our latest news healdine or contact one of our expert innovators to speak at your next food and beverage industry event.
PRESS RELEASES
11/06/2008: Kids' Food Grows Up
10/14/2008: Gen Y’s Culinary Code Cracked by Innovative Research
10/13/2008: Prepared Meal Marketers Battle For Share of Takeout Dollars
07/09/2008: Expect Help for Beauty, Brains and Body from Emerging Global Wellness Food Trends
04/28/2008: A Look Back Retrospective Culinary Trend Mapping Released
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EVENTS
01/2009: CCD to present Millennial Dining research results at Fancy Food Show Don’t miss Trendologist Kara Nielsen presenting results from our Millennial Dining research on Sunday, January 18th at San Francisco’s NASFT Fancy Food show.
03/2009: CCD to address Research Chefs Association
CEO Marc Halperin and Trendologist Kara Nielsen will discuss Product Development Geared to Generation Y on Friday, March 6 at the annual RCA conference in Dallas.
08/04/2008: CCD Presents Flavors to Attract Gen Y Insights at The Flavor Experience | Download Insights »
CCD IN THE NEWS - LATEST HEADLINES
11/08: CCD’s Kids’ Food Trend Report in the news
Canwest News Service covered the emerging trend of “kid-adult fusion” profiled in our October Kids’ Food Culinary Trend Mapping Report. This is the merging of child and parent tastes, as parents today cultivate their own tastes and interests in their children. Updated restaurant kids’ menus illustrate this trend with expanded entrée, side dish and beverage choices. Read the article »
10/20/08: CCD comments on surge of prepared meals offered in grocery stores
For “Grocers target squeezed diners with prepared meals” by Paul Ziobro of Dow Jones Newswires, Kara Nielsen discussed the rise of grocery-made meals to compete with restaurant offerings. This trend is profiled in depth in our Prepared Meal Solutions Culinary Trend Mapping Report.
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10/15/08: CCD’s Gen Y research in the news
QSR Magazine reports on CCD’s recent Gen Y research studies. Trendologist Kara Nielsen discusses findings that reveal strategic clues for QSR and Fast Casual categories. Read More »
10/10/08: CCD Trendologist cited in Private Label Buyer
Kara Nielsen discussed current spice trends in “Seasonings Changes.” Floral flavors, layered flavors and spice blends are trends to watch. Read More »
9/08/2008: CCD Executive Director Brainstorming Workshop techniques receive praise
Lisa Strick, Executive Director of Client Services & Strategy, led a brainstorming workshop for the QRCA (Qualitative Research Consultants Association) of Southern California entitled: “Brand Stretch Brainstorming- How to Extend Brand Equity to New Categories”. This interactive 2-hour workshop taught participants CCD’s methodology using brainstorming techniques to leverage key elements of brand equity, consumer insights and category opportunities to develop more innovative, compelling and profitable products.
"We were thrilled with Lisa's presentation! She has a unique ability to blend informative content, energetic delivery and audience participation. Attendees walked away with new techniques they can put into practice immediately." -Holly M. O'Neill, President, Talking Business and Co-Chair, QRCA Southern California Chapter.
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CHEFS' COUNCIL® NEWS
San Francisco’s 7x7 magazine included Earl Darny’s almondy cinnamon star cookies in their collection of Best Holiday Cookies in the December issue. Earl is owner and pastry chef of Lotta’s Bakery on Polk St.
Laurence Jossel of San Francisco’s NOPA cooks up pots of “Magic Beans” with Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo in the November issue of Food & Wine. Jossel’s recipes include Black Bean Burgers with Smoky Red Pepper Spread, Chili with Braised Goat Shoulder & Eye of the Goat Beans, and Refried Beans with Spicy Pickled Nopales.
Mani Niall released his latest book, Sweet: From Agave to Turbinado Home Baking with Every Kind of Natural Sugar and Sweetener (Chronicle Books). Mani, a longtime professional natural baker shows home cooks how to take advantage of the new sweeteners now widely available, like agave nectar, cane syrup, evaporated cane juice, demerara, golden syrup, jaggery, muscovado, palm sugar, panela, Sucanat, superfine sugar, turbinado — and even good, old-fashioned granulated sugar, now available organically grown.
10/2008: Farina Wong Kinglsey has a new book: Organic Marin: Recipes from Land to Table (Andrews McMeel)
The book combines profiles of organic farmers with seasonal recipes and breathtaking photos.
8/18/2008: Mat Schuster featured on View from the Bay
Mat Schuster, formerly of San Francisco’s The Bay Club, recently appeared on ABC's local morning program The View from the Bay to demonstrate some healthy dessert recipes sure to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer. Watch Mat's performance and don’t miss his recipes for Fig and Cherry Parfaits with Cinnamon Scented Greek Yogurt and Natural Krispy Treats. Watch Video »