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MEATLOAF: IT’S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW
MEATLOAF: IT’S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW
A monthly newsletter from Hela Spice Canada
Meatloaf has long been a staple of home-cooked meals, but in today’s fast-paced world, it often takes a back seat to trendier options. It’s time to bring this classic comfort food back to the forefront — with bold, flavorful seasoning blends that make every bite unforgettable.
When you think of meatloaf, you’re probably imagining something from your childhood that may or may not have been your favorite. But today, with changing consumer tastes and a growing interest in international flavours meatloaf doesn’t have to be the same old classic you might have grown up eating.
By focusing on high quality meat, great inclusions, and eye-popping flavours meatloaf can become your customer’s favorite new weeknight dinner!
Meatloaf offers the perfect blank canvas to explore international flavours in a familiar format that’s fun for everyone. Whether you choose to explore the flavours of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, or regional American it’s sure to please!

We’ve weeknight some fantastic product suggestions for you can help your customers add some excitement to their meatloaf dinners::
Beef bourguignon inspired bacon wrapped meatloaf
- Inspired by the dish made famous by Julie Child, this beef bourguignon inspired meatloaf has inclusions of mushrooms, onions, carrots, and celery with a subtle flavours of thyme, bay leaf, and red wine. Wrapped in bacon and served with a rich beef and red wine gravy
Vietnamese lemongrass pork meatloaf
- Inspired by Thit Heo Nuong Xa, Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops this meatloaf is full of flavour. The fresh flavour of lemongrass is perfectly balanced with a subtle sweetness and the umami flavour of fish sauce. Topped with a nuoc cham inspired glaze, this meatloaf is best served with steamed rice and a carrot and daikon salad. This one will leave you saying “hot patootie, bless my soul”
Indian tandoori chicken meatloaf
- This Indian inspired chicken meatloaf is the perfect weeknight. Packed with bold flavors from garam masala, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and yogurt its finished with a sweet and spicy tomato glaze. Perfect served with basmati rice and a cooling raita or as a wrap on naan bread with plenty of raw onions, tomato, and fresh herbs.
Have a product idea? Tell us all about it and your search for the perfect ingredients. Find it all at Hela Spice. Let’s talk about your next best-seller.