spicy foods

Olam Food Ingredients Acquires US Chile Pepper Business

Acquisition is on-trend to support rising consumer demand for Mexican flavors

January 19, 2021

Olam Food Ingredients, the new operating group created after the reorganization within Olam International Limited earlier this year, is expanding its Spices portfolio to meet the rising demand for bold, authentic flavors with the acquisition of one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium green chiles, jalapeños and enchilada sauces.

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New Products Showcasing Hot & Spicy Flavors

A survey of January 2021 launches including salsas, sauces, snacks and beverages

January 19, 2021

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Last October saw New York City’s indie pop band, AJR, turn one of its 2020 hit songs into a sauce. AJR partnered with Small Axe Peppers, a mission-based hot sauce company also based in New York, to create BANG!, which features a medley of locally-sourced peppers from more than 30 community gardens throughout the Bronx and Queens.

T. Hasegawa: Flavors Trends—Restaurant to Retail

T. Hasegawa helps food and beverage formulators capture on-trend tastes

January 6, 2021

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A leading flavor supplier, T. Hasegawa, knows many consumers have shifted a larger share of their food budget from foodservice to retail—opting to harness cooking skills over restaurants. In addition to consumers being cautious with spending, 34% of consumers will only return to a restaurant once there is a vaccine.

2021 Drink Flavor Trends

Flavorman suggests flavors that tingle, comfort, and function will dominate the New Year

December 16, 2020

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Experts at the Louisville-based beverage development company, Flavorman, identified drink flavor trends to watch for in 2021. Driven by the long-term effects of an on-going pandemic, this year’s forecast is shaping up to be focused on flavors that drive experience in a socially distant landscape.

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New Sauces, Dressings and Dips Making a Debut in November 2020

A survey of new sauces, dressings and dips entering the food and beverage market now

October 29, 2020

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Prepared Foods showcases sauces, dressings and dips making a debut in November 2020.

Takis Hot Nuts

Takis® brand brings its explosive flavor to snack nut category

October 13, 2020

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The Takis® brand known for the iconic spicy rolled tortilla chip with intense flavor, announced a new addition to its snack portfolio – Takis® Hot Nuts. The daring taste that Takis® snacks fans know is expanding to the snack nuts category.

Ssamjang Short Ribs with Gochujang Sauce

Hot Stuff: Red Jalapeno Puree, Peppers Remain on Trend

Cooking sauces represent a convenient alternative to creating recipes from scratch

Juliet Greene Maggie Harvey

June 15, 2020

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After dining out and trying a new flavor, consumers want to experiment with new tastes at home. American palates have recently taken their dining cues from fiery, authentic flavors of Latin, Asian, African and Indian cuisines.

Krakatoa Hot Chips

Spicy kettle-cooked potato chips are available in five varieties

June 15, 2020

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Named after Mount Krakatoa, an active volcano infamous for volatility, Krakatoa Hot Chips’ spice intensity goes beyond the generic “mild, medium, and hot” measurements of heat. Instead, each flavor’s level of spiciness is measured in quantifiable Scoville Heat Units (SHU), ranging from 5,840 to 38,700 heat units per chip.