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Key Takeaways from IFT FIRST 2024
The world of food science and culinary innovation never ceases to amaze, and this year's IFT FIRST event was no exception. We had the pleasure of attending this groundbreaking conference, where we witnessed firsthand the future of food taking shape before our eyes. ...
Our Team’s Reflection on NACUFS 2024
Our sales executive, Chase Baggs and President, Charlie Baggs, recently attended the NACUFS 2024 National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and came back with insights about the future of college and university foodservice. Below are some of our key takeaways. ...
Navigating Restaurant Trends: Menu Innovation, Smarter Tech, and Promotions for Lasting Success
Fast food traffic has seen some improvements recently, but it's still not where it used to be. Despite a few positive signs, the numbers are generally on the decline. Here's what you need to know: Incremental Gains: There's been a slight uptick in customer visits...
CBCI Team Gears Up for NACUFS 2024
We are thrilled that Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations (CBCI) will be attending NACUFS 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. As a culinary innovations company specializing in inspiration, strategy, research and development, and education, we are eagerly anticipating this...
The Power of Menu Innovation: Keeping Your Operation Fresh and Exciting
In the fast-paced world of foodservice, keeping your menu fresh and exciting is key to staying ahead of the game. Menu innovation is all about keeping your customers happy, attracting new ones, and making your brand stand out. Recent headlines in Nation’s Restaurant...
SEE YOU AT IFT FIRST 2024!
Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations (CBCI) is eagerly anticipating IFT FIRST 2024, the premier event for food science and innovation. We are excited to engage with over 1,000 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge ingredients, equipment, and technologies that are shaping...
CHEF CHARLIE BAGGS TO ADDRESS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD INNOVATION AT SENA
Seafood Expo North America panel to discuss aquaculture’s role in future of seafood CBCI President & Executive Chef Charlie Baggs will take part in the panel discussion Transforming Aquaculture: The Future of Seafood Must Include Innovation at the upcoming Seafood...
Sodium Reduction Tips
When people say life in all its forms is made up of stardust, they’re not kidding. In fact, our entire solar system is made up of elements life here uses to thrive. Sodium is one very important part of that lifecycle system. It is the catalyst that sparks the reaction...
Educating the next generation of culinologists
For more than five years, CBCI staff members have been sharing their knowledge with students in the Food Science and Nutrition program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) in Chicago. Vice President of Research & Development Julie Luby,...