by Lisa Jackson | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Flowing with Focus, Momentum Carries Us Forward: FlavorSum’s 2025 Annual Review FlavorSum’s 2025 Annual Review follows a year shaped by clear direction and purposeful movement. Like any strong current, progress began with intention. Our strategic pillars set the...
by Lisa Jackson | Nov 20, 2025 | Gen Alpha, Generations, Trends
Alpha Bites: Diving into Gen Alpha’s Food and Flavor Adventures Although nicknamed “mini-Millennials” or “iPad kids,” Gen Alphas are evolving. A 2025 survey shows that 67% of U.S. tweens (ages 9–13) prefer sharing meals or snacks with friends and family rather...
by Lisa Jackson | Nov 13, 2025 | Innovation, Trends, Video, Webcast
WEBCAST: Stay Ahead of What’s Next – 2026 Cultural Currents in Food & Beverage Paying attention to cultural shifts helps reveal unmet needs, inspire new ideas, and guide innovation that connects with people. Not every cultural signal becomes a commercial success...
by Lisa Jackson | Oct 7, 2025 | Insights and Inspiration, Predictions, Trends
2026 Food and Beverage Trends: Crafting Desirable Flavor Experiences In the dynamic food and beverage landscape, thousands of flavor profiles compete for attention. When we examine food and beverage trends, identifying the next winning flavor may seem as unlikely as...
by Lisa Jackson | Oct 2, 2025 | Insights and Inspiration, Predictions, Trends
2026 Food and Beverage Forecast: Cultural Shifts Shaping Innovation One of our favorite projects each year is bringing together the expertise of FlavorSum’s flavorists, application specialists, and analysts to share what’s shaping the future of food and beverage. With...