Fuchs NA launches the “Korean Kraze” Collection
Fuchs North America, a market leader in innovative seasonings, flavor solutions and spices for the food manufacturing, retail, and foodservice industries, introduces the Korean Kraze Collection – an immersive experience showcasing the bold flavors of South Korea! This seasoning collection introduces classic Korean dishes for consumers to enjoy from anywhere in the world. Each seasoning blend in our new collection delivers on authenticity, while also featuring elements of American comfort food.
This collection presents craveable seasoning blends ideal for sandwiches and side dishes. These items are also the starting point for food manufacturers and foodservice establishments to develop their own rich signature product offerings, with Fuchs’ culinary specialists at their side.
Southern Inspirations
Our new Korean Kraze Collection includes the following 3 seasoning blends:
• Gochujang Grilled Cheese Seasoning
• Spicy Garlic Eggplant Seasoning
In introducing the collection, Shannon Cushen, Fuchs’ director of marketing, describes the inspiration behind this collection. “The comfort food trend has been growing in popularity since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and is still on the rise. Yet, consumers are also seeking innovation within the comfort food category. With Mintel reporting that 37% of consumers associate Asian cuisine with the word ‘comforting,’ we decided to focus our new collection on Korean classics that provide comfort, but deliver bold flavor experiences as well,” she explains.
“Our new collection offers authentic Korean flavors that we anticipate will be trending in the food industry across many product categories. We are putting Korean cuisine in the spotlight, crafting delicious flavors that consumers will totally crave. Not only are the seasonings innovative, but they allow consumers to experiment with Asian flavors right at home,” Cushen concludes. Fuchs helps food companies make sense of the trends and tap into where the culinary energy is strongest. In this spirit, each of the items that make up Fuchs’ Korean Kraze Collection feature flavorful and innovative seasonings that were carefully developed by our industry experts and corporate chef.
Heart & Seoul
An American classic taken to the next level, our Gochujang Grilled Cheese Seasoning is exploding with flavor. It is perfectly balanced with savory, sweet, and spicy notes from ingredients like chili peppers, kimchi, and tomatoes. Once this delicious seasoning is combined with creamy cheese and toasted between two slices of bread, consumers will quickly become obsessed with this new take on a delicious comfort food.
Korean Classics
Traditionally referred to as gaji-muchim, our Spicy Garlic Eggplant Seasoning features bold notes of Korean red pepper and green onion. Its craveable heat builds, while it also has a rich umami taste from fish and soy sauce flavors. Our new seasoning makes a perfect side dish for any Korean meal! You can’t go wrong with our savory and salty Scallion Cake Seasoning. According to Mintel, scallion cakes have grown 13% on menus between Q3 2020 and Q3 2021, making this seasoning all the more appealing to trend-conscious consumers. Made with a base of rice flour, this seasoning blend contains minced dehydrated scallion, adding subtle texture to the crispy cake. From an appetizer to a side dish, this Korean classic is sure to become a staple in consumers’ homes.
Custom Solutions, Too
Fuchs North America’s experts in consumer taste preferences translate food trends into irresistibly craveable products with offerings like the Korean Kraze Collection. According to Ken Wuestenfeld, vice president of sales and technical services, these special collections serve as a way of partnering with food manufacturers and foodservice establishments to bring the joy of food to life for consumers around the world.
As Wuestenfeld explains, through in-depth trend analysis, Fuchs listens to consumers’ desires and helps elevate favorite foods, flavors, and brands with distinctive, trend-driven seasonings. “We create flavors consumers will love to pass around. Our flavors bring people together – and keep them coming back for more.” Fuchs’ development process is the perfect blend of science and art. In a competitive food market, brands need to offer something unique, but also get it to market quickly and reliably. Fuchs North America’s cutting-edge seasoning solutions, quick response times, deep expertise and customer-centric process allow for a customized approach to turning fresh ideas into consumer-favorite products.
“With Fuchs, you can expect results-oriented support that’s focused, flexible and responsive. We innovate for you – from our marketing insights to R&D expertise, we support you through all stages of the product development cycle. Our regulatory and quality experts are on-hand to ensure that the end result meets your desired specifications,” Wuestenfeld reports.
With over 75 years of experience, Fuchs is committed to delivering quality products the first time and every time. Contact us to see how Fuchs can help you create something special.
About Fuchs North America
Fuchs North America is a leading supplier of value-added seasonings, spices and flavor solutions to the food manufacturing and foodservice industries. With a heritage that extends back several decades, the company specializes in the development of full flavor systems, custom flavor profiles and seasoning products – including supporting some of the world’s largest and best-recognized food brands.
Fuchs North America’s seasoning and flavor experts specialize in anticipating and identifying consumer trends – and converting them into successful flavor profiles. We partner closely with the marketing and R&D departments of food companies to design unique, next-level seasoning solutions. Our products are made in a precision processing environment that ensures consistent, repeatable quality, order to order.
Since 1990, we’ve been part of the worldwide Fuchs Gruppe, the world’s largest privately-held seasoning and spice company. Our worldwide capabilities support local as well as global resourcing, giving you maximum flexibility. Operations on four continents carry out our mission to bring the joy of food to life for consumers around the world.
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