Bell has reimagined its Spark toolkit, including macro and micro trends that can be applied to a flavor or fragrance category to identify what’s next.

FONA’s Katie Buss and Ashley Rakow highlight why food can taste different for the same person, depending on the day. 

While sweet flavor trends like matcha tea, blackcurrant and anise continue to gain traction, others are emerging, such as whiskey, citrus zest and saffron.

Over the last year, “salted caramel” has had 8,443 social media mentions, 61 percent of which were from females.

The research combines consumer psychology and semiotics to deliver unique insights into how color generates meaning across products, brands and categories.

FONA says the expansion creates an additional 15,600 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and will allow for future growth.

GNT, manufacturer of Exberry Coloring Foods, has announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operations in North America.

Black Forest is making a commitment to become a sustainable brand by using real ingredients, moving to fully sustainable packaging, continuing to plant and protect forests, and reducing its impact in its production.