Market Trends

Floral and botanical flavors like rose, jasmine, and lavender are rising in food and beverages, driven by wellness trends and clean-label demand, adding unique, refreshing, and health-conscious sensory experiences across teas, chocolates, and baked goods.

Consumers increasingly crave global BBQ flavors—from Korean gochujang, Caribbean jerk, and Cajun spices to regional U.S. styles like Kansas City, Texas, Memphis, and Carolina—with sweet‑heat, citrus, vinegar, and smoky profiles dominating summer menus.

Consumers turned to nostalgic, comforting baked goods during the pandemic, boosting demand for classic flavors like apple pie, brownie, and cheesecake. Simultaneously, there was a rise in interest for innovative flavors such as Bananas Foster and Yuzu, offering both indulgence and health-conscious options.

Trilogy Flavors offers a range of bold, game day-inspired flavors: spicy Buffalo Wing, tangy Tarocco Blood Orange, zesty Jalapeño Cheddar, tangy Dill Pickle, and savory Pepperoni Pizza—ideal for dips, sauces, snacks, and beverages.

The functional ingredient flavor market is evolving rapidly: brands are blending global wellness-inspired tastes like yuzu, turmeric, cardamom with advanced flavor systems to mask bitterness from adaptogens, minerals, proteins—delivering clean-label, enjoyable, health-forward experiences.

Consumers increasingly embrace bold, nostalgic flavored cheeses—think bacon cheddar, spicy pepper jack, Hawaiian BBQ-fused mozzarella—while vegan-friendly and regional inspirations gain traction. Innovation spans inclusivity, health-consciousness, and adventurous taste evolution.

Consumers are seeking balanced cheese flavors—combining traditional (chive & onion, dill & garlic) with innovative profiles like truffle—driven by health trends such as low‑carb, high‑protein diets and flexitarian preferences.

Alternative meats face price and perception challenges, while hybrid blends and fermentation proteins grow. Flexitarians drive demand for healthier, clean-label options. Trilogy offers tailored flavors supporting sustainable, appealing plant-based and hybrid meat products.