Suzy Badaracco
Suzy Badaracco
Suzy Badaracco is a toxicologist, chef, and registered dietitian. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminalistics, an Associates degree in Culinary Arts, and a Masters of Science degree in Human Nutrition.
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Don't bet the house on GLP-1: Why 'Everyday Health' is the better menu strategy
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The modern restaurant menu has become a casino floor. The lighting is dimmed to hide the margins, the air is thick with the scent of "better-for-you" trends…
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Why the 'new' food pyramid is choosing opinion over evidence
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Suzy Badaracco's imagined dialogue between a registered dietitian and the personification of whole grains reveals how the "inverted" government food pyramid…
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Straight up with a twist: A cocktail’s reality check
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Gallup found drinking still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels — only 62% of adults drink now, down from 65% before COVID. Morning Consult says 59% kept at…
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Apple Pie Spice: The sequel no one saw coming (except us)
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Although pumpkin remains dominant, apple, caramel and cinnamon blends are surging. Is there room for all three on this year's fall menus?
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Inflight intelligence: Decoding flavor at 30,000 feet
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
A foresight expert and a fast casual operator decode how drivers shape tomorrow’s menu.
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Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Trends expert Suzy Badaracco creates a fictional scenario featuring 2025's top menu trends. Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms and cottage…
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Apple spice knocking out pumpkin spice for fall's favorite flavor?
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Apple Pie Spice is subtle, flexible and perfect for sweet and savory applications.
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Menu expert reveals top 2024 restaurant trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Snacking is on the rise for two reasons — cautious behavior and stress — according to trend expert Suzy Badaracco, who predicts consumers' favorite flavors…
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5 food trends that should drive your menu design
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides, reveals what you need to know about Eatertainment, preps and seasonings, plants and protein; global flavors and…
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Predicting menu trends means understanding consumers' feelings
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
To predict what types of menu offerings customers will want in the near future, you must understand the underpinning drivers behind their desires. Trends…
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