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 In total, the renovation increases the T. Hasegawa’s state-of-the-art flavor innovation facilities by more than 50%, as part of the company’s larger strategy of investing in its US operations to bolster flavor development and manufacturing in North America.

Plant-based foods have transformed from bland alternatives to culinary innovations that rival their animal-based counterparts. No longer just about substitution, today’s plant-based products are designed to be flavorful, exciting, and appealing to all consumers, not just vegans and vegetarians

With this year's report, McCormick unveils its 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo, a pepper native to South America featuring fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. McCormick is offering a taste of this standout flavor with their new Aji Amarillo Seasoning, available for a limited time online beginning early February.

Interview with Professor Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, and his wife, Ming Qian Von Bargen, owner of three San Antonio restaurants.

Consumers increasingly are seeking plant-based alternatives to satisfy their taste preferences and desires to reduce their reliance on animal-derived products. In order for product makers to successfully fulfill these consumer demands, achieving authentic flavor profiles that evoke the essence of traditional protein has become both an art and a science.

This concentrated powder is made with real cocoa fat that provides formulators with a cost-effective alternative to cocoa powder and closely mimics delicious, real-chocolate flavor consumers know and love. Moreover, it comes at a time when cocoa prices reach historic highs. 

The acquisition marks a major step forward for Midas Foods, aligning with its strategy to establish a national manufacturing footprint and broaden its offerings to include retail packaging, shaker bottles, and more. 

As versatile as it is nostalgic, brown sugar has been a culinary staple for centuries. While it has origins as a cooking and culinary ingredient, brown sugar features a rich, complex flavor profile that makes it popular in a wide array of products and foodservice menu items ranging from baked goods to sweet and savory sauces, beverages and more. 

A focus of this year’s report is pairing fun with functional. It’s about ensuring great tasting products with real health benefits and giving the consumer maximum benefits from fewer ingredients.

As part of the “Pure Origins” campaign, Citromax Flavors is unveiling a new range of sustainable flavor solutions, delivering bold, inventive ingredients that meet the evolving needs of the global food and beverage market.