Tastes & Trends Blog
The Latest Trends in Snack Nuts
April 16, 2024
One thing is for certain: consumers go nuts for nuts! Just by looking at the market size for the snack nut category, the tremendous growth in the popularity of snack nuts among consumers is abundantly evident. Although there’s been some innovation in the snack nut category, it’s still been lagging behind other snack categories, meaning […]
Bringing the Biggest Flavor Trends to Bread
April 9, 2024
It’s no secret that bread is beloved! Having long served as a staple in consumers’ diets, bread has been celebrated for its versatility, variety, and affordability. Despite its widespread popularity, however, the bread category has not been the focus of much innovation. Plain bread and traditional bread varieties dominate in both foodservice and retail, even […]
The Best Blends for Butter and Oils
April 2, 2024
Butter and oil have been, and will continue to be staples found in every kitchen. As two ingredients crucial for baking, cooking, or simply enhancing the flavor of a dish, consumers tend to reach for these ingredients when preparing a meal at home. However, even as a kitchen classic, butter hasn’t seen much flavor innovation. […]
Introducing the Shareworthy Sauces and Spreads Collection
March 26, 2024
Sauces, spreads, and dips have solidified their status as mealtime staples in consumers’ daily lives, which is exactly why we chose to focus our newest collection showcasing innovative flavors that were designed specifically for those applications. The Shareworthy Sauces and Spreads Collection embraces the most prolific global flavor trends, while also introducing some less familiar […]
Catch Up on Cracker Trends
March 19, 2024
The cracker category is (finally) starting to see some changes! For a long time, cracker innovation was stagnant, with many brands offering the same bases and the same flavors year after year with little innovation. Consumers’ expectations for cracker products have been shifting, though, and trends in the cracker category are starting to follow suit. […]
St. Patrick’s Day LTO’s
March 12, 2024
We’re feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day! With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start focusing on limited time offers (LTOs) for the coming warmer months. While winter holiday LTOs are always a hit among consumers, spring holiday LTOs shouldn’t be overlooked. In fact, many consumers look forward to products centered around a […]