The National Culinary Review
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Launched in 1932, NCR is the flagship publication of the American Culinary Federation, publishing six issues a year. Access to the digital version is provided at no charge to ACF members or included free with the purchase of a print subscription.
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Editorial Calendar
In Each Issue:
Menu Trends | Pastry Arts | Management | Health
January/February
Editorial Features: State of the Foodservice Industry
Special Coverage: Fancy Food Show | Veganuary | Soups + Stews | Catersource | Black History Month | Chocolate + Potatoes
Segment Focus: Universities | Community Colleges
Food Trend: Top Trends for 2024 | Soulful Soul Food
Space: 11/6/24
Materials: 11/13/24
March/April
Editorial Features: Competitions
Special Coverage: MasterCraft Summits: BBQ and Culinary Cannabis | Chef-to-Chef Conference, Research Chefs Association (RCA), Chain Operators Exchange, Pizza Expo | Women's History Month | Noodles + Sauces | Earth Day, Multi-Unit Franchising Conference | Nuts
Segment Focus: Research Chefs | Catering
Food Trend: Global Pizza Renaissance | Sustainability + Kitchen Electrification
Space: 1/2/25
Materials: 1/9/25
May/June
Editorial Features: Certification + Accreditation
Special Coverage: National Restaurant Association Show* | National BBQ Month; Mental Health Awareness; Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Beef, Cheese, Eggs | International Franchise Expo | LGBTQ + Pride Month, Juneteenth | Turkey, Dairy, Fruit + Veggies
Segment Focus: Healthcare | Senior Living
Food Trend: Culinary Tech Integration | The Vegetable Renaissance
Space: 3/5/25
Materials: 3/13/25
July/August
Editorial Features: ACF National Convention
Special Coverage: ACF National Convention | National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS), School Nutrition (SNA) | Grilling Month | Beans + Legumes | Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF)*, Flavor Experience | Purple Heart Day | Sandwiches
Segment Focus: Country Clubs | Hotels + Resorts
Food Trend: Exploring Chinese Regional Cuisine | Pickles Galore
Space: 4/29/25
Materials: 5/6/25
September/October
Editorial Features: Post-Convention
Special Coverage: Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM)* | Food Safety Month; Hispanic Heritage Month | Chicken, Grains | ACF MasterCraft Summit, Childhood Nutrition Day, International World Chefs Day | Les Dames D’Escoffier International, Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) | Filipino American History Month | Seafood, Pork, Pizza
Segment Focus: Independent Restaurants | Chains
Food Trend: The Spicy Revolution | Raw Fish Rave
Space: TBD
Materials: TBD
November/December
Editorial Features: Apprenticeships + Mentorships
Special Coverage: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, ACTE Career Tech | National Apprenticeship Week, Native American Heritage Month | Sweet Potatoes | Pears
Segment Focus: TBD
Food Trend: Nourishing Beverages | Top Trends Summary + Forecasting
Space: TBD
Materials: TBD
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