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According to the report, dark sweet cherry will be a standout flavor in 2026 due to its striking deep red color, intense sweetness and impressive versatility. With a complex flavor profile described as “juicy, rich and tart,” dark sweet cherry is a nostalgic favorite for many North American consumers familiar with varieties such as Chelan, Sweetheart, Lapin, Stella, Bing and more. 

Eat Happy Kitchen’s full spice blend lineup is now on shelves at all 28 Gelson’s Markets, marking continued growth for the clean-label brand. The expansion follows new national placements and recent category additions, including pasta sauces and Cheese Bites.

Torani is introducing Puremade Forest Pine Syrup, a botanical flavor rooted in the rise of foraged and aromatic ingredients across cafés and beverage menus. Selected after extensive trend research, the new syrup supports workforce initiatives and is available now online and at World Market.

The redesigned website addresses a critical challenge facing many technical B2B companies: translating deep technical expertise and innovation into a digital experience that resonates with demanding audiences, including product developers, R&D teams, and procurement managers.

PepsiCo’s new Simply NKD range reflects growing demand for simplified ingredient statements and reduced use of artificial additives. The reformulation maintains flavor and texture without colorants, signaling a notable shift in large-scale snack development.

According to Mintel’s 2025 Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Snacks report, consumers continue to crave familiar flavors that offer indulgence while featuring high-quality, natural ingredients. Familiarity in flavors continues to be a strong driver, with cheese and pizza flavors maintaining their popularity.

Sour Punch is doubling down on the pickle craze with its latest limited-edition All Pickle Straws, blending tangy dill flavor with the brand’s signature sour sugar coating. The online-exclusive launch follows fan buzz from its playful Pickle Roulette release.

Hormel Foods has teamed with Frank’s RedHot to launch a co-branded bacon featuring the hot sauce’s signature flavor. The collaboration reflects continued consumer interest in bold, spicy profiles and cross-brand flavor innovation.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promoted longtime marketing leader Kelli Heinz to CMO. Heinz will guide brand strategy, oversee digital innovation and strengthen global collaboration across Bell’s marketing teams.

ADM's new report spotlights three trend spaces influencing what flavors and colors – and food and beverage formats – are anticipated to captivate consumers in the year ahead.