Goldfish® teamed up with hot sauce brand, Frank's RedHot to create a spicier version: Goldfish® Frank's RedHot crackers. Fans can get their hands on the snack beginning in May.

Mexican foods consistently rank among the most popular cuisines among Americans. Moreover, its evolutionary branching off into “Tex-Mex” and “Southwestern” regional foods has further enhanced popularity. 

The McCormick Flavor Forecast has been uncovering the trends that transform the way we cook, flavor, and eat for over two decades. The Flavor Forecast 21st Edition continues to connect consumers and food professionals with the latest global flavors and ingredients to delight the senses and bring eating experiences to the next level.

Blue Diamond Growers introduced a line of Blue Diamond XTREMES™ almonds. Available in three hot flavors: Cayenne Pepper (hot), Ghost Pepper (hotter) and Carolina Reaper (hottest), the new almonds are made with real peppers and have a spicy flavor rush.

Say hello to the bold and reimagined noodle from immi, the world’s first low-carb, high-protein instant ramen. immi’s mission is to enrich lives through the vibrant world of Asian American food, starting with the reinvention of one of the world’s most nostalgic and crave worthy foods.

Prepared Foods talks Latin food trends, tastes and ingredients with Anna Cheely, chef and senior scientist at Kalsec Inc. Kalsec, Kalamazoo, Mich., is an international leading supplier of natural spice and herb extracts, colors, antioxidants, advanced hop products, dry products and nutritional ingredients for the manufactured food, beverage, nutritional and pharmaceutical markets.

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.

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.

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.