Adventurous diners, often called foodies, are significantly more likely to choose menu items with bitter, sour, and umami flavors, according to the results of a new Culinary Visions Panel survey.     The survey explored over 500 consumers’ preferences for all five flavors, including sweet and salty.  The Culinary Visions Panel defines a foodie as those who […]

A Mediterranean-style salad holds the most appeal as a new flavor for diners at casual dining restaurants, according to a Culinary Visions Panel study done by Chicago-based Olson Communications.  “When restaurants want to add new salads they should look to the Mediterranean for inspiration,” says Sharon Olson, president of Olson Communications in Chicago.   “We […]