Flavors to watch in 2024

[ad_1] CHICAGO — It’s that time of year when flavor houses forecast what will trend in the months to come. The predictions are based on customer requests and internal innovation.…

Spicy new twists on old ideas

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY — Piquant, zesty or “with some kick” are descriptors often associated with spicy foods. Most people think heat — as measured by the Scoville scale — when…

Sodium reduction innovation is accelerating

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY — Consumers believe high-sodium intake is everyone else’s problem but their own, according to a global survey from the Ajinomoto Group, Tokyo. The SALTS (sodium alternatives and…

The power – and profitability – of LTOs

[ad_1] CHICAGO — Limited-time offers (LTOs) offer manufacturers and foodservice operators long-term benefits. The innovations are not just the holiday-themed foods and beverages intended to get consumers in the spirit…

Flavors to watch in 2023

[ad_1] CHICAGO —November and December are the months flavor companies predict what tastes will be trending during the upcoming year. Many of this year’s projections are directed toward consumers who…