Asian Food & Grocery Proliferates
According to recent data from Technomic, Asian casual-dining chains experienced sales growth of more than 24% in 2023 – nearly six times the average for casual dining as a whole.
Tag: Flavors
FI Newscast (December 22, 2023) -How Magic Spoon Evokes “Newstalgia”
Consumers’ Cookie Craze Picks Up the Pace
Nostalgia and fond memories have kept cookies popular and the treats remain a favorite because of their portability and versatility.
Acclaimed Chef: Evolution of Mexican Food Has Only Just Begun
Mexican Chef Iliana de la Vega, a 2022 James Beard Award winner, grew up at a time when her native country’s food never was considered fine dining. And then her grandmother started sending care packages …
How to Win in the 2023 Snacking Universe
“Snacking is still a lifestyle in the U.S., fueled by the younger generation,” Wyatt began. “We’re in an unprecedented situation as price hikes in this category are outpacing other food/bev categories.”
FI Live Replay: Hitting The Flavor Bullseye with Alison Cayne
When it comes to flavor, every food business aims to hit that taste target. And few are as adept at that as Alison Cayne, creator of Haven’s Kitchen Sauces and host of the hit podcast …
Kerry Unveils Flavor Trends to Watch for 2023
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Each year, Kerry evaluates trending flavors and tastes across five key categories: sweet, salty snack, savory, hot and dairy-based beverages, and cold and water-based beverages. Within each category, …
FI Live Replay: Disrupting The Frozen Yogurt Space
In 2008, Solomon Choi opened a New York City frozen yogurt shop, 16 Handles, and promptly turned it into a groundbreaking franchise with 40 locations worldwide.
How Americans are Combatting Meal Prep Fatigue
After two years of more cooking at home, it looks like Americans are getting tired of meal prep. A survey by OnePoll on behalf of Jennie-O found that six in 10 respondents admitted feeling “burnt …
FI Small Bites: Top Drink Trends of 2022
With a new year comes new insights into consumers’ habits, and that’s especially true for the beverage industry. Check out the Food Institute’s latest Small Bites video, where we go over the top anticipated drink …
What Google’s Top Trending Food Searches Signal for the Food Industry
As another year comes to a close, Google revealed its annual list of top trending food searches. Here’s what consumers were looking for in 2021: TikTok pasta Bacon jam Birria tacos Crockpot chicken Hamantaschen Squid …
Why Encapsulated Flavors and Fragrances are as Popular as Ever
Encapsulation of flavors and fragrances is widely popular in the consumer goods and food and beverage industries. The technique aids in minimizing degradation or loss of fragrance and flavor during the process of production and …
The Rise of International Cuisine & Flavors in the U.S.
Citrus Market Seeing Surge in Demand
The citrus market is on the rise, as consumers look to get their vitamin C fix. New data show the citrus category across all varieties saw increased demand in 2020, with more than 20% increases …
McCormick Enters New Year on Acquisition Spree
McCormick & Company, which manufactures spices, seasoning mixes, and more for a large swath of the food industry, has worked feverishly in recent months to strengthen and diversify its business through strategic acquisitions. In particular, …
Global Cuisines Travel to Consumers’ Plates
One trend to look out for in 2021 is the rise of global cuisines. With consumers mostly stuck at home, many foodies will look to get their travel fix at home through international flavors. “With …