Flavor Innovator: Rafi Taherian Unlock the key to attract Gen Z diners. Maeve Webster talks to a culinary director at a top university as he shares insights on this generation’s dining preferences and flavor profiles

In this episode of Flavor+, Maeve Webster sits down with Rafi Taherian, Associate VP of Yale Hospitality, for an exclusive interview about Gen Z’s dining habits. Serving college students three daily meals, plus all-day snack options, gives him an inside track into this generation’s unique characteristics.

Click here for Episode 1: Flavor Innovator Nate Weir
Click here for Episode 2: Flavor Innovator Kajsa Alger
Click here for Episode 3: Flavor Innovator Rafi Taherian
Click here for Episode 4: Sweet Heat’s Next Moves
Click here for Episode 5: Three Flavors to Watch
Click here for Episode 6: Three Trends Driving Beverage Innovation
Click here for Episode 7: Pizza Trends to Watch
Click here for Episode 8: Sauce Innovations
Click here for Episode 9: Hot Topics in Foodservice
Click here for Episode 10: Color’s Evolving Role in Menu Development