Flavors and Colors

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The SNAC International contest pits seasoning suppliers against each other in a battle of wits and flavor creativity.

In its Global Taste Charts, the company shares a peek into what flavors might attract shoppers’ attention, and dollars, in the near future.

The org is broadening the allowed uses of the claim as part of its efforts to encourage the industry to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.

This update is particularly relevant for bakery applications, where demand for natural green tones continues to grow and often depends on access to natural blue color solutions. 

The research identifies four key purchase drivers that are prioritized when making grocery purchases—taste, price, healthfulness, and convenience.

Food is also increasingly viewed as a form of emotional self-care, the snack and bakery ingredient supplier says.

The company has named a trio of taste trends poised to influence food product innovation, including snacks and bakery.

The trends draw on the expertise of over 1,200 scientists, 100 flavorists, and extensive consumer research.

Consumers want a long list of attributes regarding flavors and colors in their food purchase, and suppliers are poised to help producers deliver.

According to the ingredients expert, producers are having fun with creative takes on traditional flavors, global influences, and other concepts.