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With the increasing influence of GLP-1 drugs, rising food costs, and the trend of swapping meals for snacks, consumers are becoming more discerning about their snack choices. They now expect snacks to offer quality, freshness, convenience, health benefits, and a…

Sweet, Spicy, and Everything in Between: The Evolution of Food and Beverage Flavors in 2026 In 2026, consumers are craving a mix of sweet, spicy, new, and nostalgic flavors when it comes to food and beverages. This year, unique flavor…

Written by Patricia Manos, SVP of Marketing & Consumer Experience at Curion. The opinions expressed are the author’s own. Taste vs. Health: The New Frontier in Product Development For years, the sensory world operated on the principle that taste was…

Leftovers is our roundup of product ideas making waves in the market. From intriguing to amazing, we can’t cover them all, so here are some highlights from our inbox. McCormick selects Black Currant as the Flavor of 2026 Herbal flavors…

Introducing our Picks of the Week, where we highlight some of the most innovative product ideas making waves in the market. From intriguing flavors to unique concepts, here are a few gems that caught our eye. Discover Torani’s Forest Pine…

In today’s complex global supply chain, various challenges such as commodity price fluctuations, ingredient shortages, and changing trade policies are putting pressure on manufacturers. From cocoa to coffee to vanilla, even everyday products like eggs are being impacted by climate…

New Technology for Clean-Label Citrus Drinks Ingredients supplier T. Hasegawa has introduced a revolutionary technology called Hasecitrus, designed to enhance the shelf life of citrus beverages while maintaining a clean-label formulation. This California-based manufacturer’s innovation protects citrus flavors from oxidation,…

Dive Brief: Natural ingredients supplier Custom Flavors is expanding its production capacity to meet the growing demand from food companies looking to transition to natural ingredients. The company recently broke ground on a new processing facility in Concord, North Carolina,…

Here are some interesting product ideas that have caught our attention recently. From Dunkin’ trail mixes to Utz Lemonade Potato Chips and Beyond Meat Chicken Pieces, these new offerings are sure to shake up the snacking scene. Dunkin’ and Kar’s…

Leftovers: Reese’s PB&J Big Cups, Clif Bar’s Caffeinated Collection, and Smash Kitchen Condiments Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing, and some are the kinds of ideas…