2023
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
FLAVOR TRENDS REPORT
2023
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
FLAVOR TRENDS REPORT
TOP TRENDS
Create great tasting and nutritious diets on a budget while continuing to demonstrate real value beyond price. Consumers are looking for new experiences through food while navigating a steady increase in food inflation at the same time. Opportunities exist to offer consumers a range of complex flavors and unexpected combinations.
TOP TRENDS
Create great tasting and nutritious diets on a budget while continuing to demonstrate real value beyond price. Consumers are looking for new experiences through food while navigating a steady increase in food inflation at the same time. Street food reconciles both of these truths, making it a cuisine of the moment. Sea vegetable ingredients are making inroads in new categories by promoting the sustainability benefits of ingredients from different algaes. Plant-based food and drink remain a growth opportunity globally leading to an increased need for the variety of flavor profiles for plant alternatives.
TOPICS INCLUDE

TOP INGREDIENTS
Find out about the top 5 ingredient trends for food and beverages in 2023 including optimizing focus and concentration, flavor and affordability, immune support and more.

TOP FOOD TRENDS
Weaving in emerging flavors with well-established ingredients will allow consumers to seek adventure while still having ties to familiar comforts. Elevate the traditional. Experimenting with flavor could help gain favor with younger shoppers who like to explore flavor ranges.

TOP BEVERAGE TRENDS
Imitate or Differentiate? Deliver great taste and refreshment through seasonal, limited edition and bold flavor profiles that help infuse excitement.
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2023 Food and Beverage
Flavor Trends Report for:
Consumer experience and interest in flavors for sauces, proteins and meat alternatives, snacks, desserts, dairy, non-alcoholic beverages and more!
- Emerging global flavor interest in food and beverages
- Top flavor combinations in non-alcoholic beverages
- Unexpected flavors that intrigue adventurous consumers
- Creating craveable, signature tastes
- And more!
Download the in-depth 2022 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends Report for:
Consumer experience and interest in flavors for sauces, proteins and meat alternatives, snacks, desserts, dairy, non-alcoholic beverages and more!
- International fruit flavor interest in food and beverages
- Top flavor combinations in non-alcoholic beverages
- Consumer exploration of Latin cuisine flavors
- Unexpected flavors that intrigue adventurous consumers
- Unique twists to indulgent and nostalgic flavors
- And more!
FLAVOR TRENDS ARCHIVE

2022 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends
Opportunities exist to offer consumers a range of complex and enhanced flavors.

2021 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends
Plant-based proteins are trending as consumers seek to improve their overall health and the health of the planet.
