EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 30 MIN
Gen Z Food Trends: Global Flavors in College & University Dining
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What is Gen Z craving on campus? Discover the latest global cuisines and "gateway flavors" driving college and university foodservice trends in this episode of "Cooked or Cooking." In this video, Renee Wege (Strategist and Senior Publications Manager at Datassential) shares exclusive menu analysis data from her presentation, “Emerging Global Cuisines and Gateway Flavors for Gen Z.” Learn how to leverage data to keep dining hall menus competitive and exciting for today's students. Inside the Video: Gen Z Flavor Profiles: What students are searching for right now. Menu Analysis: Data-driven insights into emerging global cuisines. Culinary Demo: Watch Chef Nathaniel Malone and Chef Andrew Hunter transform data into a practical application with a BBQ Pad See Ew recipe demonstration. Resources: Get the BBQ Pad See Ew recipe: https://kikkomanusa.com/foodservice/recipes/bbq-pad-see-ew/ Explore more videos & recipes: https://www.ciaprochef.com/kikkoman/
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What is Gen Z craving on campus? Discover the latest global cuisines and "gateway flavors" driving college and university foodservice trends in this episode of "Cooked or Cooking." In this video, Renee Wege (Strategist and Senior Publications Manager at Datassential) shares exclusive menu analysis data from her presentation, “Emerging Global Cuisines and Gateway Flavors for Gen Z.” Learn how to leverage data to keep dining hall menus competitive and exciting for today's students. Inside the Video: Gen Z Flavor Profiles: What students are searching for right now. Menu Analysis: Data-driven insights into emerging global cuisines. Culinary Demo: Watch Chef Nathaniel Malone and Chef Andrew Hunter transform data into a practical application with a BBQ Pad See Ew recipe demonstration. Resources: Get the BBQ Pad See Ew recipe: https://kikkomanusa.com/foodservice/recipes/bbq-pad-see-ew/ Explore more videos & recipes: https://www.ciaprochef.com/kikkoman/
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