Regional and International Flavors

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Regional and International Flavors

“Global cuisines remain a conduit of both creativity and comfort despite the volatility of the past two years. Slight shifts are emerging pointing to signs that while mainstream cuisines remain popular consumers […]

T. Hasegawa2022-09-08T13:07:37-07:00September 8th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Snack Trends 2022

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Snack Trends 2022

“Shifted routines and added daily stresses brought on by the pandemic caused many to seek snacks as a source of comfort, resulting in boosted sales in recent years. To maintain momentum, brands will […]

T. Hasegawa2022-08-04T13:56:09-07:00August 4th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Dip and Sauce Trends 2022

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Dip and Sauce Trends 2022

“Consumer interest and engagement in the dip and sauce category is strong and was heightened by the pandemic. Though an uncertain economy threatens to stunt growth, dips and sauces can be […]

T. Hasegawa2022-07-08T08:43:38-07:00July 6th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2022

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Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2022

“Flavor exploration overall, and especially through bars and restaurants, fell during the pandemic, but is reviving, as on-premise consumption gradually returns. Opportunities are strong to continue to engage consumers online, and with […]

T. Hasegawa2022-06-15T13:42:31-07:00June 14th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

How Flavor Science is Shaping Post-pandemic Alcohol Trends The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way that many consumers approach alcoholic beverage consumption. Many of these changes are here to stay, thanks to innovations in beverage flavors.

By T. Hasegawa

It’s no surprise that the role of alcoholic […]

T. Hasegawa2022-06-14T16:49:25-07:00June 13th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2022

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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2022

“In recent years, the non-alcoholic beverage category has capitalized on consumers’ pandemic-driven cravings for comforting flavors and desire for functional ingredients. Now, record-breaking inflation and continued labor and
supply challenges threaten to stunt […]

T. Hasegawa2022-05-18T11:33:51-07:00May 18th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Innovation on the Menu

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Innovation on the Menu

“Restaurant sales increased in 2021; however, the foodservice industry is still facing hurdles on the road to recovery. While operators are streamlining menus amid labor and supply issues, innovative menus will be […]

T. Hasegawa2022-05-18T10:38:06-07:00April 5th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Asian Cuisine

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“The long history of Chinese food in the U.S. and its resulting ubiquity ensures its role as the most consumed Asian cuisine. Trends have come and gone, but there continues to be room for […]

T. Hasegawa2022-03-02T16:56:32-07:00February 24th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Protein

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Protein

“Proteins are center of the plate influencers: their flavors drive the side dishes paired around them for nearly half of consumers. Value-added flavor innovation is […]

T. Hasegawa2022-01-28T12:17:05-07:00January 31st, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Dairy

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Dairy

“Innovation is necessary for dairy categories to remain relevant, as consumers increasingly purchase both dairy and dairy-alternative products. Develop products that provide consumers with unique […]

T. Hasegawa2021-11-22T14:10:10-07:00November 16th, 2021|Flavor Trends|

“Global cuisines remain a conduit of both creativity and comfort despite the volatility of the past two years. Slight shifts are emerging pointing to signs that while mainstream cuisines remain popular consumers […]

“Shifted routines and added daily stresses brought on by the pandemic caused many to seek snacks as a source of comfort, resulting in boosted sales in recent years. To maintain momentum, brands will […]

“Consumer interest and engagement in the dip and sauce category is strong and was heightened by the pandemic. Though an uncertain economy threatens to stunt growth, dips and sauces can be […]

“Flavor exploration overall, and especially through bars and restaurants, fell during the pandemic, but is reviving, as on-premise consumption gradually returns. Opportunities are strong to continue to engage consumers online, and with […]

By T. Hasegawa

“In recent years, the non-alcoholic beverage category has capitalized on consumers’ pandemic-driven cravings for comforting flavors and desire for functional ingredients. Now, record-breaking inflation and continued labor and supply challenges threaten to stunt […]

“Restaurant sales increased in 2021; however, the foodservice industry is still facing hurdles on the road to recovery. While operators are streamlining menus amid labor and supply issues, innovative menus will be […]

“The long history of Chinese food in the U.S. and its resulting ubiquity ensures its role as the most consumed Asian cuisine. Trends have come and gone, but there continues to be room for […]

FLAVOR FLASH TRENDING FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS

Protein

“Proteins are center of the plate influencers: their flavors drive the side dishes paired around them for nearly half of consumers. Value-added flavor innovation is […]

FLAVOR FLASH TRENDING FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS

Dairy

“Innovation is necessary for dairy categories to remain relevant, as consumers increasingly purchase both dairy and dairy-alternative products. Develop products that provide consumers with unique […]

“In recent years, the non-alcoholic beverage category has capitalized on consumers’ pandemic-driven cravings for comforting flavors and desire for functional ingredients. Now, record-breaking inflation and continued labor and
supply challenges threaten to stunt […]

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