Flavor Trends

Ingredients, tactics, formulation and data related to flavor trends, including flavor pairing.

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Snack mixes and nuts find growth in healthy snacking

Consumers search for trending ingredients in snack mixes and nuts

Liz Parker

March 14, 2019

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Trends in snack mixes and nuts are constantly changing, but many also remain the same, as consumers are constantly searching for better-for-you snacks and the next "big thing."

Globally inspired snack and bakery flavor trends

Global, bold, spicy and botanical flavors trend forward across snack and bakery

Joyce Friedberg

March 11, 2019

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Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.

SNAXPO19: Uncover the future of snacking

February 21, 2019

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SNAXPO19, produced by SNAC International, will take place March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, in Orlando.

Advances in cold chain technology for snack and bakery warehousing and transport

Cold chain technology continues to grow more sophisticated in the face of increased demand for traceability

Liz Parker

February 5, 2019

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It's important to be able to trace the movements of a product or ingredient that requires refrigerated or frozen transport or storage throughout its life cycle, and this is where cold chain technology comes into play.

New Year-Round, Live Feed Approach to Flavor Trend Hunting Spotlights 'The Need for Seed'

McCormick launches Transformation of Flavor Forecast for 2019

New year-round, live feed approach to flavor trend hunting spotlights 'The Need for Seed'

January 24, 2019

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McCormick & Company, Inc. has revealed it’s jumpstarting a year-round, always-on flavor news approach to its nearly 20-year-old annual report.

Online exclusive: Developing breads, buns and rolls to meet top U.S. foodservice trends

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 14, 2019

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Insights into the top sandwich trends across the U.S. restaurant industry, including R&D inspirations for sandwich-specific breads, buns and rolls.

Snack and bakery companies focus on sweetener selection to reduce added sugar

Joyce Friedberg

January 3, 2019

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In an ongoing shift, consumers are increasingly more cognizant of the amount and type of sugar and other sweeteners in their products.

Snack bars continue growth through better-for-you innovation

Bars with healthy ingredients and appealing flavors help consumers meet their health goals.

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

December 7, 2018

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For a culture focused on convenience and clean-label nutrition, bars continue to deliver. Sales of snack and granola bars on the whole have grown 2.9 percent during the 52 weeks ending October 7, 2018, according to data from IRI, Chicago, hitting a value of $6.2 billion.

Top dairy ingredient trends: flavor innovation, clean label and environmentally friendly

Flavor innovation, clean label and environmentally friendly products top the list

Joyce Friedberg

December 5, 2018

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When it comes to snack and bakery products that feature dairy ingredients, consumers are demanding flavor innovations, as well as clean label and environmentally friendly dynamics.

Last chance to vote for the Best New Snack & Bakery Products of 2018

December 4, 2018

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In 2015, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery launched the “Best New Snack & Bakery Products” contest to honor outstanding products recently launched in the U.S. snack and bakery market.

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