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Spring is in the air—and in the oven. We’re thrilled to see our 2025 Seasonal Flavor Guide making waves! Thanks to Craft to Crumb for spotlighting trending spring bakery flavors and the bakers who are already ahead of the curve. 🧁✨ It’s always nice when the crystal ball pays off. 😉 🔗 Read the full article to see which flavors are rising—and how innovative bakeries are folding them into must-try creations. https://hubs.li/Q03gZ9M10 Need your copy of the 2025 Seasonal Flavor Guide? Download here: https://hubs.li/Q03gZmbv0 #FlavorTrends #BakeryInnovation #SpringFlavors #FoodandBeverageInnovation #SeasonalFlavorGuide2025

Thirsty for innovation? These global beverage launches—from flavored tequila to probiotic sparkling water—show how brands are shaking up shelves and stirring up demand. Let's talk about your next flavorful idea! https://hubs.li/Q03gH9lB0

🍻 Ever wonder how your favorite alcoholic beverages get their flavor — and stay compliant with the federal requirements needed to get to market? In this Q&A with the Flavor Guide, you'll learn about the role of flavors in alcoholic drinks and what it means when a flavor is TTB-approved. From citrusy wheat beers to bold spirits, using TTB approved flavors (and having your FIDS in order) can speed development and help your beverage reach your customers faster. Watch now to: ✅ Learn how the TTB approval process works ✅ Discover why formulators use flavors ✅ Get tips to streamline your beverage approval process Reach out to our team to learn more about our TTB approved flavors: https://hubs.li/Q03gr46r0

🌟 Cheers to National Beer Day! 🍺🎉 From crisp lagers to bold IPAs and rich stouts, every great beer tells a story through flavor. Whether it’s the citrusy burst of hops 🍊, the smooth sweetness of malt 🍯, or a hint of something unexpected, flavor is what makes each sip memorable. So here’s to good beer, great flavors, and even better company. Cheers! 🍻

🍨 What’s the scoop on your next great ice cream idea? Sometimes, it starts behind the counter of a local ice cream shop. From nostalgic flavors with a modern twist to small-batch textures and regional stories, independent scoop shops are full of inspiration for frozen dessert brands. FlavorSum's Kelsey Cheadle explains how these trend-forward entrepreneurs reflect cultural shifts, seasonal cravings, and ingredient creativity. Our scoop shop review offers insights R&D teams and marketers can use to craft craveable items at scale. 🧁 Ready to turn small-shop creativity into big-brand success? Read the blog →https://hubs.li/Q03fF9rd0 #IceCreamInnovation #FlavorTrends #FrozenDesserts #ProductDevelopment #FoodMarketing

🌟 April’s Flavor Sensations Are Here! 🌟   This month, we’re exploring handcrafted, artisan-inspired tastes that transform every bite into an experience. Imagine the depth of carefully curated ingredients, the balance of bold and delicate flavor notes, and the kind of indulgence that feels like it belongs in a chef’s masterpiece.   Crafted for creativity, these flavors are here to inspire your next food or beverage innovation.   Sign up for FlavorSum Discover and be the first to receive exclusive insights straight to your inbox. 📩 Link below! 👇   https://lnkd.in/eJqCy69z

🚨 New Podcast Episode! 🚨 From Gen Z to Boomers, everyone has their favorite flavors—but how do taste preferences really compare across generations? 🤔🍦🥐 In our latest episode of FlavorScience with FlavorSum, Lisa Jackson explores the evolving generational trends in dairy formats and flavors. Whether you're in product development or just love keeping up with the latest food and beverage trends, you get insights you can use to understand and anticipate flavor innovation! 🎙️ Tune in now to discover how different generations influence the flavors we see on shelves! 🎧👇 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03dG5J70

☕From Missed Train to Major Innovation 🚆 What do you get when you mix a coffee craving, a fast-moving train, and a returned milk bottle? The world’s first canned coffee with milk. In 1968, UCC founder Ueshima Tadao missed his chance to finish a coffee milk drink on a train platform in Japan. That moment sparked a bold idea: what if people could enjoy coffee anytime, anywhere—no returnable bottles, no rush? One year (and plenty of trial and error) later, canned coffee arrived. 🥫 By 1969, UCC Coffee was giving commuters a whole new way to caffeinate on the go—and helping shape the future of RTD beverages around the world. 📚Next time you crack open a cold brew in a can, raise it to the innovation that started it all in Kobe. #FandBInnovation #BeverageIndustry #CannedCoffee #RTD #FlavorTech #FoodAndBevHistory

Happy March Madness! 🏀🗑️🎉 Our team in Kalamazoo brought their competitive spirit to a whole new level, taking part in a series of fun challenges to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan in Kalamazoo County! From a 3-point basketball shootout 🏀 to a mini golf tournament ⛳, a paper airplane showdown 🛩️, and even a water pong competition 🏓, our team showed up, played hard, and most importantly—raised funds for a great cause. A huge shoutout to everyone who participated and helped make a difference! 🎉👏

🎉 Happy National Cocktail Day! 🎉 Whether you’re sipping a spicy margarita, a citrusy gin fizz, or a smoky old fashioned, it’s the flavors that make each cocktail an experience. 🍹 From bold botanicals to fruity infusions, flavor is what transforms a simple sip into something unforgettable. 🥂 Discover shopper demographics and flavor patterns in RTD alcohol using our infographic below! We hope this helps you understand the RTD cocktail buyer.✨ 📨 Sign up for FlavorSum Discover to get food and beverage insights delivered directly to your inbox: https://hubs.li/Q03d0vYB0