Griffith Foods

It’s the holidays and time to celebrate over great conversation and delicious food with family and friends. Warm up with comforting hand-held foods such as miniature samosas, pizza bites, and fritters. Toast with cocktail inspired entrees like Gin & Tonic fish and chips. Whatever foods you choose to savor this holiday season, we hope that you enjoy them in the company of those you love and cherish. Wishing you a joyful and happy holiday season!

Mike Shantz, Senior Category Manager for Griffith Foods’ Global Alternative Proteins business, knows the importance of developing alternative proteins to complement traditional animal protein. “As the world’s population grows to an estimated 10 billion by 2050, finding ways to increase food production with fewer resources is essential to ensuring the health of people as well as our planet,” said Mike. Alternative proteins are sustainable, offer health and nutrition benefits, and are accessible and affordable. According to Mike, Griffith Foods’ Alternative Protein Portfolio meets the taste, texture and flavor variety demands of consumers. Visit our website and download our Alternative Protein Portfolio to learn more. https://bit.ly/4fvxFeU

When we think of protein, we often think of traditional animal sources such as beef, pork, and chicken. While these are excellent sources of protein, plant-based alternatives such as peas, lentils, mycoprotein, quinoa, almonds and more, are growing in popularity due to their health, nutrition, and environmental benefits. Plant-based protein manufacturers are also making great strides in improving taste, texture, and variety in many product categories. Griffith Foods has been developing plant-based and vegan protein solutions for over 50 years. Today we’re excited to announce the launch of our first ever Alternative Protein Product Portfolio. Visit https://bit.ly/4fvxFeU and download our Alternative Protein Portfolio to learn more!

The new year is right around the corner, and we’re excited to kick it off with culinary innovations in our 2025 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook! In 2025, we’re bringing a fresh perspective to our annual Food & Flavor Outlook, spotlighting chef personal stories that showcase the passion, creativity, and unique experiences behind the flavors and trends shaping the future of food. This program brings together our global market research experts and chefs to share data-driven culinary themes that will inspire your business. Check out our teaser video featuring Chef Mark Serice, Vice President of Global Culinary at Griffith Foods, as he previews what's to come! Be sure to follow us so you can stay up to date on all of our 2025 themes, where storytelling and culinary innovation collide. #GriffithFoods #2025FoodandFlavorOutlook #CreatingBetterTogether

At Griffith Foods, we are committed to workforce nutrition. By the end of 2025, we aim to have 100% of our employees complete a nutrition education program crafted by healthcare professionals. This initiative not only empowers our team to improve their personal nutrition but also equips them with the necessary information to enhance the #nutritional and #sustainability profiles of our customers' products and menus. Interested in learning more? Check out the post below!

Flavor-packed dishes that leverage the power of umami are transforming what people eat. Watch Chef Chris Schwellenbach as he creates his Mighty Maitake. It features grilled maitake mushrooms dressed in a soy, mirin and chili glaze made with Custom Culinary® Vegetable Liquid Stock Concentrate. They’re served with gochugaru aioli, crispy shallots sprinkled with Griffith Foods Sesame Umami Topical Seasoning and caramelized kimchi. Watch the video and tap into the flavor power of Unstoppable Umami – part of our 2024 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. https://bit.ly/3YNbDxE

Chris Schwellenbach, Corporate Chef for Griffith Foods, first learned about umami while working in a Korean restaurant where he made kimchi from scratch. According to Chef Chris, “Kimchi is an umami bomb. It’s sour, sweet, salty and bitter and caramelizing it adds another layer of flavor that is uniquely umami.” Taste the flavor of Unstoppable Umami – part of our 2024 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. https://bit.ly/3YNbDxE

Griffith Foods, BOTANILINE, BFY Proteins and Faba Canada Ltd are helping meet the rising consumer demand for a wider variety of delicious, sustainable plant-protein options in their latest project. The partners are collaborating to develop new ingredients and food products using Canadian faba beans. Their work will result in a suite of functional ingredients for industry and tasty, sustainably produced and nutritious options for consumers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKPPP2kq Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada

Umami is the fifth basic taste in addition to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It was discovered over a century ago in Japan, but it wasn’t until 2002 when #umami receptors were discovered on the human tongue. Umami is the savory taste sensation associated with foods like bacon, salmon, aged cheeses, mushrooms, tomatoes, kimchi and more. Umami rich foods are served across the globe. In South Africa, you’ll find vegan tortellini pasta with coal-roasted tomato, burratina and black truffle. In Mexico, roasted tomato seasoning is used in cooking chicken and stews. In Japan, umami is in just about everything including sushi, shitake mushrooms, miso, and soy sauce. Unlock the fifth flavor sensation of Unstoppable Umami – part of our 2024 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. https://bit.ly/3YNbDxE

As the seasons shift, so do consumer cravings! 🍂❄️ Consumers are drawn to the distinctive flavours, wholesome nutrition, and cosy ingredients of autumn and winter, making seasonal foods both comforting and memorable. 🍁🍲 Explore trend-driven and culinary-inspired concepts for retail and foodservice, blending global inspiration with local seasonal favorites that are as good for the planet as they are for the palate. 🌍🍽️ From comforting classics to bold innovations, discover ideas that deliver exceptional taste, inviting textures, and sustainable choices to elevate your menus and shelves. 🍴✨ Stay ahead of the trends with offerings that balance flavor, sustainability, and wellness. Click here to get inspired by innovative culinary ideas and start creating seasonal success! 🚀 #Food&Flavour #CulinaryInspiration #Autumn #Winter #Innovation