Articles Tagged with ''global flavors''

After a roller-coaster decade, restaurants are tapping into grit, ingenuity and new revenue ideas to keep guests engaged in 2026. This feature highlights nine trends—from whipped cheeses to modular design—reshaping how Americans dine.

Datassential’s Global Launches platform now tracks new items across Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, revealing how trends and flavors localize around the world. The tool offers cross-market comparisons, multilingual insights and historical data to help brands spot opportunities and plan smarter launches.

Discover how global and ethnic flavors are transforming hand-held meals and snacks into one of the fastest-growing food trends, with insights from Chef Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America.

Riviana Foods has added two new microwaveable Mahatma Ready to Heat rice varieties—Red Beans & Rice and Basmati—ready in 90 seconds. The launches reflect consumer demand for convenient, authentic-tasting options that align with global flavor trends.

Big Tree Farms is debuting its vibrant new brand design – infused with the flavors of Bali's food scene – and showcase a lineup that pairs new category launches with its top-selling Coconut Aminos and Coconut Sugar.

The 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show revealed a diverse range of emerging and evolving trends shaping the specialty food market. Korean flavors stood out with products inspired by popular dishes, beverages, and pantry staples, while ingredient innovation brought new offerings such as cupuaçu, yaupon, and plant-based dairy alternatives. Global convenience remained a key driver, with meal kits, ready-to-eat dishes, and sauces making international flavors more accessible.

The lineup includes Crab Rangoon and Scallion Pancakes—rolling out in select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide starting in June — with Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken to follow in August.

The new kits are for flavor-seekers looking for lunch, dinner, or anything in between with something fresh, satisfying and rich in taste.

 The innovative new product fuses the creamy, tangy flavor of Athenos Feta with the bright, zesty kick of Tajín Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning to deliver a bold new flavor experience.

Maggi is feeding consumer hunger for more flavor and fusion by leveraging its global network of culinary experts to create authentically flavored noodles.