Scoring on flavor: Russian NPD inspiration
Jun 2018With the World Cup kicking off in Russia this month, flavors and cuisines from the hosting country are in the spotlight. Today’s connected world creates an opening for ethnic flavors, street food inspired goods and the revival of culinary classics. Russian cuisine is a diverse collection of different cooking traditions and includes soups, salads, pickled foods, meat and fish dishes, stews, and dumplings. On the innovation side, suppliers are looking to capitalize on the interest in Russian flavors and cuisines.
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Trader Joes Chicken and Mushroom Pelmeni (US). Trader Joe’s Chicken & Mushroom Pelmeni are classic dough-wrapped pockets, made in Southern California and assembled in Russian tradition. Stuffed with flavorful chicken thighs and earthy mushrooms, these morsels are further seasoned with tender onion, herbaceous dill and tangy sour cream to round out their traditional flavor profile.
