CHICAGO —November and December are the months flavor corporations forecast what preferences will be trending throughout the impending calendar year. Several of this year’s projections are directed toward people who are transferring over and above the pandemic and are identified to just take control of their wellbeing and enrich the well being of the world, all though permitting for comfort, self care and indulgence. “Consumers will generally want food items that replicate the familiar flavors they know and really like, […]
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COVID put a serious dent in demand for global and other exotic cuisines, as Americans were not only unable to travel but were also seeking comfort in foods they knew well and that hearkened back to a more stable time. Now, in Year Three of the pandemic, vaccinated Americans are willing to start taking a few more risks, and that includes food. Even before the pandemic, some trends were starting to point away from experimentation with new cuisines, said Maeve […]
KANSAS CITY — As consumers stayed home and barbecue smoke filled backyards during COVID-19, interest in the category appeared to increase. Now, food formulators could consider barbecue tastes from Kansas City to South Korea to satisfy consumer curiosity. Such flavors may be a match for items like plant-based meat alternatives, marinades, snacks and even fruit. Comax Flavors, Melville, NY, listed barbecue in its 2022 flavor trends and had data to support the decision. Sales of grillers and smokers increased 39% […]
