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Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2023

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Alcoholic Beverage Trends 2023

“Competing in the crowded alcoholic beverage industry and appealing to engaged Gen Z and Millennial drinkers will demand brands to create not only flavorful experiences but also expand the […]

T. Hasegawa2023-01-25T17:37:18-07:00January 25th, 2023|Flavor Trends|

2022 Flavors of the Year Recap

2022 FLAVORS OF THE YEAR RECAP

We’ve assembled our favorite flavors of the year!

Our R&D team has created new and innovative flavors covering both sweet and savory categories throughout 2022. You’ll find flavors with high impact, flavor modulation technology and flavors to […]

T. Hasegawa2022-12-08T10:45:33-07:00December 5th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Dairy 2022

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Dairy

“Dairy is a kitchen mainstay being called upon again to help consumers during an inflation-induced return to home kitchens. Despite price increases that outpace other categories, the omnipresence and relative affordability of dairy categories secures […]

T. Hasegawa2022-12-05T10:47:04-07:00December 1st, 2022|Flavor Trends|

Desserts and Confections 2022

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Desserts and Confections

“Trust, familiarity and nostalgia which anchored strong sales in 2020 are still key assets to dessert and confection manufacturers, as desserts benefit from powerful sensorial associations as well as cultural ones. However, consumers—especially […]

T. Hasegawa2022-10-04T21:26:28-07:00October 4th, 2022|Flavor Trends|

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. Hasegawa2022-10-04T18:04:38-07:00September 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

FLAVOR FLASH
TRENDING FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS

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|

“Competing in the crowded alcoholic beverage industry and appealing to engaged Gen Z and Millennial drinkers will demand brands to create not only flavorful experiences but also expand the […]

“Dairy is a kitchen mainstay being called upon again to help consumers during an inflation-induced return to home kitchens. Despite price increases that outpace other categories, the omnipresence and relative affordability of dairy categories secures […]

“Trust, familiarity and nostalgia which anchored strong sales in 2020 are still key assets to dessert and confection manufacturers, as desserts benefit from powerful sensorial associations as well as cultural ones. However, consumers—especially […]

“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 […]

“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 […]