Kerry releases report on new savory menu/meal items in U.S. and Canadian restaurants and grocery stores
Report also assesses savory trends.
Kerry has released a report predicting flavor and ingredient themes that are trending in ready meals, soups, sauces and sides in the United States and Canada. Based on the company’s continuous research and monitoring of industry product launches, sales data and menu penetration, the Kerry Innovating with Trending Savory Tastes breakout report provides a wealth of insights, market intelligence and information about taste trends and innovations in the foodservice and retail meal spaces. US- and Canada-specific trends are separated out in the report.
The breakout report’s insights are grouped under five main trends Kerry’s research has identified in savory meal trends for 2021 in both the US and Canada: ethnic exploration; savoring umami as the fifth taste; hint of natural sweetness; spicy specificity; and comforting cheese. Each of these subgroups lists specific trending flavors and ingredients, analyzes why consumers are favoring these tastes, and highlights real menu products that are finding success in the 2021 marketplace.