12 Days of Flavor: A Cheerful Look at Holiday Flavors

The holidays are officially here and so is one of our favorite FlavorSum traditions: the 12 Days of Flavor. Every year, our team gathers to share the emerging holiday flavors and rising food and beverage cravings inspiring future launches. We’ve packaged them in a festive, story-style countdown. Consider it a small holiday treat from our flavor family to yours.

This year’s lineup is extra fun. From strawberry shortcake yogurt to cranberry-ginger ale, spicy honey, and a sparkling negroni finale, every “day” features a flavor that’s gaining momentum across categories. Alongside each pick, you’ll spot quick stats pulled from launch data and social conversations, tiny clues that hint at where shopper preferences are heading next. Some flavors lean nostalgic, others lean adventurous, but all earned their place on the list because they’re inspiring innovation right now.

We designed the infographic to make exploration feel playful. This is a scrollable holiday card for trend-spotters, developers, and anyone looking for a little creative spark. Whether you’re kicking off next year’s ideation or simply love seeing what’s new in holiday flavors, these 12 moments offer a glimpse into what’s ahead. They celebrate the blend of curiosity and craft that keeps our industry moving forward.

So go ahead, unwrap each day, savor the stats, and enjoy the holiday flavors lighting up the season. From all of us at FlavorSum, here’s to a joyful, imaginative, flavor-filled year ahead.