It's time to tip our hats to the culinary trend that's been setting tongues wagging and taste buds tingling. Move over, mundane munchies, because we're about to dive into the delectable world of "swicy" – that's right, the sassy lovechild of sweet and spicy.

Each month, California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA publishes a report detailing emerging consumer trends in CPG food / beverage and foodservice menus.

In addition to its original slow-simmered bone broth, the Nona Lim lineup now includes soups, fresh noodles, stir-fry kits and the latest Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees.

The company unveiled its new logo and spoke further about the rebranding to a live audience. Simultaneously, the company launched a new website at www.Insignia.gg.

The trend toward global culinary exploration is driven by younger generations. Among those participating in our annual surveys, Millennials and Generation Z globally are somewhat more likely to express interest in more unusual, adventurous and exotic flavors.

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 

Listen in as Prepared Foods talks Asian food trends and tastes with DDC Founder & CEO Norma Chu.

The acquisition, which consists of a combination of DDC’s cash and stock paid out over four years, is expected to accelerate new product innovation for Omsom, with R&D anticipated to take half the time from idea to aisle. 

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.

Made in DamduOne’s state-of-the art Korean facility using fresh local farm produce and proprietary recipes, the dumplings are low calorie and contain no artificial preservatives. 

To define some core trends in Asian and Asian -inspired sauces and ingredients, Prepared Foods turned to regular contributor and research chef Robert Danhi.

Siete products will bring a rich, new aspect to the PepsiCo multicultural portfolio with food that plays an important role in meal occasions and culinary experiences.

Oil Eater’s new Tuff Rug is an absorbent pad for use in high-traffic areas. Tough enough for use in maintenance departments, forklift aisles, manufacturing plants and warehouse walkways, Tuff Rug pads soak up oil, grime and dirt.

Sno*Melter Mats are simple to install, energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

HoistCam Director Enterprise Fleet-Monitoring Software enables construction owners and managers to remotely monitor an entire jobsite via HoistCam, SiteCam, and other cameras or drones.

SignalTech, a new brand of audible and visual industrial signaling products, is a price-competitive product offering for general signaling safe area markets.

The LiteSpeed HZ High-Speed Door has a Class II, Division 2 listing from UL, carrying a Group Code G and Temperature Code 6.

The Loading Dock Safety Gate keeps your workers safe while your dock runs efficiently.

The Ion Air Cannon eliminates static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 feet, with no moving parts.

Stub-EASE is designed to reduce tripping, slipping and falling injuries on conduit stub-ups by safely removing stub-ups from a raceway.

The Cable and Push-Button E-Stop emergency stop device features a unique cam operation for faster positive stopping of metal working machines, yet it is immune to nuisance tripping because of vibrations.

The Power Breezer is a quiet yet powerful mobile cooling unit capable of cooling a 3,000-square-foot area by up to 27° F.

Outside the loading dock opening, from a fixed location above the dock door, the Approach-Vu Sensor detects the motion of a tractor-trailer backing into a dock position.

Upgraded with encoder-based positioning technology, the SSC1500 Gen 2 control system is available in two packages: one for hydraulic presses (FTL072) and the other for press brakes (FTL073).

The non-oscillating Safety Yellow Air Circulator meets OSHA safety standards and has a hinged guard for easy cleaning.

Farr Gold Series Industrial Dust Collectors remove hazardous and nuisance dusts from factories while occupying the smallest possible floor space.

These personal protective equipment storage canisters feature an oversized 14-inch diameter that provides ultimate protection for arc flash suits with hoods or face shields.

Security Badge Retractors are designed to prevent loss while still offering easy access for employees who use their security card multiple times each day.

Designed to withstand 4,000 pounds at 5 mph, the Dock Stop is a powerful solution equipped with two rotating arms that lock with a pin and two 42-inch bollards (a 30-inch bollard is available).

Boot Saver Disposable Covers provide temporary, 100 percent liquid-proof protection and contamination prevention for boots and shoes.

Designed to withstand tough conditions, Floor-Mark High Performance peel-and-stick floor-marking tape is an easy, efficient way to promote safety.

Customize different types of skin care dispensers with the updated Pick and Mix website.

This Emergency Safety Shower Decontamination Booth features chemical-resistant fiberglass and is equipped with a pull rod activated shower and push handle eye/ face wash for immediate drenching of personnel exposed to hazardous chemicals.

The 3A-HD-BHDL is a fully automatic and mechanical below hook attachment that can be used to lift 55-gallon drums for placement to or from many containment devices, scales, pallets or similar handling requirements.

Sole Clean Dry Step is a fully automated footwear sanitizing system for dry and semi-dry production facilities.

The CVF-12EXP 12-inch certified explosion-proof axial fan is a rugged, lightweight conductive polyethylene fan designed to accommodate demanding jobsite conditions in hazardous locations.

TRACTION UP is a revolutionary topical coating application that increases slip resistance on most hard, smooth floor surfaces when wet.

The ToughStripe Floor Tape Applicator makes applying 2-inch vinyl and all 2- to 4-inch ToughStripe tapes a breeze.

PathFinder Crosswalks are easy-to-install premade walkway bundles designed to protect pedestrians from forklift, equipment and automation traffic.

The low-profile PIG Carpet Protection Floor Runner with Adhesive Backing is designed to protect carpet from dirt, stains and wear in high-traffic areas, keeping new carpet clean and extending the life of existing carpet.

The Pharmafill NB1 neck bander features a clear safety door to protect workers from contact with the operating mechanism and allow constant visual monitoring, while safeguarding the shrink bands and machine internals from contamination.

The PitMaster II Under-leveler Seal provides a seal at the “fourth side” of the loading dock. It keeps pests and contaminants – as well as dirt and debris – out.

FOUNDATION is a platform system designed to raise workers to ergonomic work heights while providing a safe and stable floor.

Developed to help prevent incidents and discourage traffic around orbital wrappers in bustling facilities, Safety Scanners allow forklift drivers to safely operate the machine while automatically shutting it down when another worker gets too close.

The RR200 UltraSeal Interior Roll Up Door is ideal for applications in which space is limited. The door’s gravity-driven technology helps optimize production processes, while its patented bead design creates a superior seal that minimizes indoor dirt and contaminants.

HEAVYDUTY 20 is an OSHA-compliant anti-slip coating that provides high traction and durability for industrial areas. This eco-friendly, two-component epoxy system contains 100% solids – with no solvents or volatile organic compounds – and polymer grit to give the coating long-lasting added traction.

The Smooth Transition Dok System is designed to protect workers from chronic injuries. The Constant Radius Rear Hinge provides a seamless ride between the leveler deck and rear weldment by reducing the gap and keeping the space consistent.

Advanced is a proven telematics system to help fleet owners manage access to equipment via radio-frequency identification or a personal identification number. Only trained operators can log in to the equipment. Once logged in, a safety checklist is presented and must be completed to use the equipment.

These custom configured elevating work platforms provide workers with a safe, stable platform that can be positioned at heights of just a few inches to several feet. They are also well suited for picking items from the multiple levels of a horizontal carousel.