Items Tagged with 'spicy foods'

Seasonings and table sauces—the two largest subcategories under sauces and seasonings—saw new product introductions saw rise by 11% and 20%, respectively, in 2024.

The bold condiment blends the trending “swicy” flavors with the rising popularity of hot honey and joins Lee Kum Kee's iconic Sriracha Chili Sauce and Sriracha Mayo in the brand's sriracha lineup. 

Chocolate confection processors faced skyrocketing 2024 cocoa prices following intense rain and severe drought conditions in West Africa’s cacao growing regions. Not surprisingly, confectionery innovation was flat in 2024, with double-digit declines in new product introductions.

The bakery category is heating up with innovative new products, from bold-flavored crackers and snackable sweets to artisan breads and convenient baking mixes. These latest launches cater to evolving consumer preferences, offering everything from upcycled ingredients and global inspirations to easy, time-saving solutions.

The new flavor is a Greek Yogurt-based ranch dip with a mix of savory and herbaceous flavors with a recognizable kick from the jalapeños while Greek Yogurt adds creaminess and lightness. 

The RITZ brand is tapping into consumer trends with its latest flavor innovation: a layered experience that combines rich, creamy cheese flavor with a bold, spicy kick. 

This innovative offering includes Tajín Chocolatey Coated Pretzels, Peanut & Corn Clusters, and Chocolatey Coated Gummy Bears, created in partnership with Chocolate Works

The report highlights five transformative trends driving the future of the frozen food department, along with additional information reflecting how and what frozen foods are being consumed.

To meet the demand, culinary experts and registered dietitians from Chartwells K12 used their insights from serving 2.2 million meals a day to students at 4,500 schools across the country to identify the top 10 food trends for kids in 2025, proving that when it comes to food, kids are ready to think outside the lunchbox.

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.