Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition Company, has released its 2018 Flavor Charts as part of the company’s future-focused review of today’s trending flavors and the most anticipated flavors of the future.
In this two-part series, Candy Industry asks several flavor experts about trends within the industry, as well as challenges they face in addressing demands from the public and their customers.
In this two-part series, Candy Industry asks several flavor experts about trends within the industry, as well as challenges they face in addressing demands from the public and their customers.
There’s no end in sight for new product innovation—with dizzying numbers of new food and beverage product launches. Today’s consumers are looking for more better-for-you products as well as engaging culinary experiences.
Snack mixes today show much promise for widespread appeal. “There is opportunity for growth in the snack mixes industry, as we are beginning to see consumers snack almost as much as they eat full meals,” says Trip Kadey, director of culinary, The French’s Food Co. LLC, Chester, NJ.
When it comes to food, and especially candy, flavor is king. It’s a fact that the industry understands well — if it doesn’t taste good, consumers won’t eat it.