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Finding Flavor with Unexpected Spices

From savory to sweet, fresh, and complex, nothing enhances the natural flavor of food and beverages quite like spices. Spices are the ultimate way to elevate the flavor of any recipe or snack with minimal effort and maximum health benefits. However, most manufacturers and home chefs alike tend to stick to the same handful of […]

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Consumer Insights: Gen Z’s Favorite Flavors

Globally-connected and socially-conscious, Generation Z are born between 1996 and 2018 and are the largest and most ethnically diverse generation. Nielsen reports that Gen Z now makes up 26% of the world’s population and accounts for $29B-$143B in direct spending, making this segment of the market particularly important to please. Predicted to disrupt major industries […]

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Warm and Festive Holiday Drink Trends

When the weather outside is frightful, nothing is more delightful than getting cozy with a warm drink. It’s time to push the autumnal pumpkin spice latte aside and make room for more festival flavors. Seasonal favorites such as hot chocolate, eggnog, and peppermint have been popping up on menus and shelves, and manufacturers have been […]

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Thanksgiving Flavor Innovations

Thanksgiving Day is finally here and many consumers are looking for flavor inspiration to bring new dimension and interest to traditional Thanksgiving recipes. Advanced Biotech takes a look at natural flavors that will keep friends and families coming back for seconds.   Smoky               Not just for summer backyard barbecues, smoky flavors bring mouth-watering […]

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Perfect Scents for DIY Fall Candles

Candles and fall seem to go hand in hand as many look forward to ushering in the season with their favorite festive scents. A candle’s ability to create memorable and relaxing environments have also made them an alluring DIY project for many, as the pandemic has promoted people staying indoors to take up new hobbies. […]

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Vanilla Reinvented

Despite the consumer trend of seeking out new and exotic flavors, vanilla is a classic go-to that has proven to stand the test of time. Vanilla comes from the pod of a tropical climbing orchid native to Mexico, and is loved throughout the globe for its natural sweetness and the subtle floral flavor and fragrance it brings to […]

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Hard Cider Trends for Fall

The hard cider industry has been growing both in volume and diversity. Although it currently only accounts for about 1% of the overall alcohol beverage industry in the US, the category has grown over 10 fold in the past decade. According to Nielsen, “local and regional cider sales are up 15 percent year-over-year, and nearly […]

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Natural Flavor Trends in Low Alcohol Cocktails

Against all odds, consumers have actually been cutting down on their alcohol intake in 2020. In fact, The 2020 Cocktail Trends Report conducted by Bacardi found that lower alcohol content in cocktails was the No. 1 trend and Google searches for the term “mocktail” increased by 42% last year. Infused with fresh fruit flavors and […]

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Natural Shaving Cream Trends and Benefits

As the wellness lifestyle trend continues in popularity, consumers are looking to optimize every aspect of their daily lives. This includes swapping everyday products for more natural ones that feature simple ingredients with added health benefits. The once standard menthol-based shaving cream is getting a botanic makeover and consumers are looking for wholesome ingredients and […]

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Healthy Trends in Pet Food

People love their pets and are willing to shell out big bucks to keep them healthy and happy. It’s no surprise that trends in pet food flavors mirror those of their human counterparts: health-conscious, nutrient rich, and alternative proteins are popular selling points that are popping up in pet stores everywhere. “Our society’s relationship to […]