Serve covered with warm strawberry preserves with sliced bananas on the side. Drizzle it in chocolate sauce. Make thick and creamy banana milkshakes or simply top with whipped cream.

Indulgence will take on a new meaning, with younger consumers in particular seeking unconventional "mashups" of food and drinks they grew up with in combination with emerging new flavors from other regions.

The portal is designed to provide the latest trend information to startups and entrepreneurs on topics ranging from plant-based innovations, consumer motivations and patterns, to integrating natural tastes and flavors, as well as functional ingredients, in their product formulations. 

The research found that flexitarians, the key consumer group driving the growth of plant-based, are more critical of products versus vegan and vegetarian consumers.

The specialty cheese brand released two new rubbed fontal varietals, each hand rubbed with vibrant spice blends from around the globe. 

Tastes that offer novelty, over-the-top indulgence and targeted health benefits are set to drive consumer preferences in the U.S. in 2022.

Litehouse, a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the U.S.[1], announced Purely Balanced, a new line of Greek yogurt-based refrigerated salad dressings. The thick and creamy dressings are only 45 calories per serving and have 0g of added sugar – an ideal choice for consumers trying to meet specific dietary needs without compromising on taste and quality.   

Comax is releasing its Greetings From The Tropics Collection in six flavors: Coconut, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, and Pineapple. These tropical temptations are made to be natural, water-soluble, liquid, non-GMO, and allergen-free. This versatile tropical flavor range can be used in a variety of applications including non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, baked goods and confections, savory sauces, and entrees as well as dairy and plant-based products.