Supportive research into the health benefits of spices fits nicely with two consumer trends: movement toward natural remedies, and a growing appetite for spicy foods. ...More
A compound found naturally in garlic has been found to be 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, the most common source of food-borne illness in the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of ...More
U.S. culinary culture is hungry for more Latin American sandwiches like Brazil’s Bauru, the Puerto Rican–inspired jibarito, and Mexico’s cemita poblana and myriad torta iterations. ...More
New menu items and retail product launches are inspired by foods from tropical countries like Hawaii, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. ...More
Driven by demand for functional foods and beverages, the global nutraceutical ingredients sector is predicted to increase 7.2% annually to $23.7 billion in 2015, according to a new report from MarketResearch.com. Hot growth areas include products addressing adult and ...More
This recipe-to-formula conversion of a Mediterranean flatbread pizza provides inspiration for diversifying the selection of frozen pizzas currently found in retail. ...More
By emphasizing deliciousness over authenticity, Asian sauces—highlighting katsu, sriracha and ponzu—provide a foothold for the mainstream, sometimes even keeping authenticity intact. ...More
A long-time staple in American refrigerators, mayonnaise is weaving its way onto the culinary scene with new flavor twists and variations to spice up the condiment’s standing among other tasty staples such as ketchup and mustard. ...More
Building on consumer desire for and interest in “discovery," Sensient Flavors' 2012 flavor trend predictions and provide food and beverage manufacturers opportunities for innovation with up-and-coming flavors inspired from multiple macro trends such as health and wellness, ...More
Consumer concerns about health and wellness, coupled with a continued uncertain economic future, will set the stage for ongoing food and beverage trends to be stretched to their full potential in 2012 as both industry and consumers tighten their belts on spending and ...More
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