As the world navigates through economic uncertainty, Flavorchem, a global flavor and ingredient supplier, has released its 4^th annual Flavor & Trend Forecast with its curated predictions for 2023. 

Consumer desire to raise and uplift sensory experiences through food and drink will propel impactful innovations in the year ahead. With heightened inflation amid a global supply chain crisis, consumers must adapt their eating and spending patterns to new realities.

Below is a sneak peek into its trend forecast and the flavors that inspired the launch of its flavor collection, Elevate.

• Multi-Sensory Experiences: Brands will exceed consumers’ increased product expectations by experimenting with impactful innovations that engage multiple senses and create memorable experiences. Unconventional flavor mashups, unique formats, and hybrid concepts that blur food and beverage category lines will differentiate products and elevate indulgent moments.
• Premium Coffee: With coffee consumption at an all-time high, consumers are seeking elevated experiences as premium trends point to experimentation, wellness, and novel flavors. Launch activity will center around indulgent flavors like cookie butter, bourbon caramel, chocolate cayenne, ruby cocoa, and brown sugar for everyday enjoyment.
• Mood Food: Consumers will strive to make self-care a priority by turning to products that are suggested to improve overall mood and reduce the negative effects of stress on the body. 27% of U.S. consumers report they are unable to function because of high anxiety as a growing number of food and beverage launches will be positioned for mood and brain health.

Flavorchem developed “Elevate,” a flavor collection inspired by the top trends of 2023. The collection features Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Coconut Ube, Hot Honey, Tres Leches, Vanilla Affogato, Watermelon Hibiscus, and White Chocolate Macadamia. 

Elevate’s signature flavors can be optimized for a variety of food and drink applications. All flavors in the collection are Kosher, non-GMO, and allergen-free, and can be labeled as “natural” on an ingredient statement.

Click here to request the full copy of Flavorchem’s 2023 Flavor & Trend Forecast or email contact@flavorchem.com to learn more about the Elevate Collection.