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& PERUVIAN INGREDIENTS PACK A PUNCH "Flavor tourists" looking to travel the world through culinary experiences can mark Peru as the next destination. Distinctive ingredients and traditional products are making their way into the global market. Purple ingredients, like corn and potatoes, are standing out as authentic and "healing" foods; Packaged Facts predicts beverages made from purple corn will be the next nutritional powerhouse, while mixolo- gists will love how well it pairs with the brandy pisco. Aji peppers, which have a light, fruity heat, will see expanded applications in sauces and as ingre- dients for snacks. And amaranth and pichuberry will give quinoa a run for its money. "As more consumers seek more exciting foods and are willing to explore with foods that have more zest, spice, and are foreign in origin, they'll be attracted to dishes from Peru," says Rick Zambrano, food research editor at Packaged Facts.—D.S. A look at the events, issues, and innovations shaping specialty food, plus store and restaurant openings, legislative and regulatory updates, and more. 14 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com Urban Agriculture in the Big Apple Take a virtual tour of the urban gardens of New York City by visiting The Forward Thinking Museum's online photo exhibit at forwardthinkingmuseum.com. Photogra- pher Rob Stephenson, who published From Roof to Table, a book of his photogra- phy, in 2012 and has exhibited his work at The Brooklyn Museum of Art and The Museum of the City of New York, examines how traditional methods of agriculture have evolved in urban settings, creating a captivating exhibit of an ever-growing movement. "It was interesting to see how tradi- tional practices have been adapted to suc- ceed in the urban environment," Stephenson says. "Raised planters on lead-contaminated lots, kiddie pools used to lessen the load on rooftops and a moveable 15,000-square- foot farm comprised entirely of milk crates are all innovative approaches to deal- ing with less-than-ideal growing conditions." —Denise Shoukas trends happenings Josh Tetrick PHOTOS: ROB STEPHENSON