Flavored cheeses continue to gain momentum in grocery specialty cheese cases, as consumers demand more variety and innovation.

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) expects unusual flavor combinations, feel-good foods and upcycled ingredients will be some of the major trends influencing menus this year.

Ingredients, functional and clean label, are expected to be key trends in 2023.

Roots and origins, a 2023 taste trend identified by the Kerry Group, may interest nostalgic consumers as well as adventurous consumers, said Soumya Nair, global lead of insights business for Kerry.

Pink ingredients on the rise include strawberry puree, sriracha ranch, dragon fruit, berry sauce, pomegranate glaze, hibiscus, sockeye salmon, poke and sumac.

An exclusive, 30-minute webinar details these findings and more, examining how recent events are transforming how consumers eat and drink, and highlighting opportunities for innovation.

The National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast offers a detailed look at the topics, trends and products expected to drive menus in the coming year across a variety of categories.

Farmer Focus is expanding its pre-seasoned chicken line with three new, globally inspired flavors.

Leading the list for 2023 is yuzu, an aromatic East Asian citrus fruit that traditionally is used in ponzu sauce.

In the fall, the New York-based Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel released its 2023 predictions for specialty food trends. Out of the nine top trends, several applied to the dips and spreads category.