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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of January 2025

Check out the flavor articles that caught readers' attention last month.

Lionel Hitchen hopes that this report will serve as a “roadmap” for the food and beverage industry looking to connect with consumers.

Lionel Hitchen Announces Flavor Trends for 2025 and 2026

North America holds the largest market share in the nutraceuticals market, largely due to high demand for health and wellness products.

Nutraceuticals Market Expected to grow to $571.3 Billion by 2029

According to consumer research company Datassential, the number of lychee items on US menus grew by 24% between 2020 and 2024.

Vitaquest Announces Lychee as 2025 Supplement Flavor of the Year

Lychee fruit is a sweet fruit with a pink-red, rough-textured shell and small fleshy seeds.

Mintel research shares opportunity in evolving segment, 'More complete macronutrient claims will appeal to health-conscious consumers, weight-loss drug users and former weight-loss drug users who are in need of convenient options to help them maintain any health improvements they gained while on the drugs.'

Companies Supporting Changing Consumer Needs in Weight Management and Health with Emerging Taste Solutions

These four companies aim to meet consumer demands for nutrient-dense, functional foods and supplements that support healthier lifestyles and weight management goals.

Formulation of great tasting plant-based foods and beverages with yeast-based solutions

Formulation of great tasting plant-based foods and beverages with yeast-based solutions

The Director of Strategic Marketing and Innovation at Biospringer by Lesaffre discusses how yeast fermentation-based solutions can help solve taste and texture problems in plant-based foods.

This label, titled “On Track,' will indicate which frozen meals are high in protein and suited for consumers using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic.

Conagra Introduces ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ Badge on Healthy Choice Packaging

The company notes that no formulation changes have been made to the products; the badge highlights existing products suited for those on the medication.

Functional ingredients are commonly used in energy and sports drinks to cater to health-conscious consumers.

Functional Food Ingredients Market to Grow by $53 Billion Over Next Four Years

The probiotics and prebiotics segment of the market is expected to have the largest growth over the forecast period.

The purchase is said to be a continuation of Turpaz's international expansion strategy and is designed to strengthen its position in the field of sweet flavors in Western Europe.

Turpaz Acquires German Flavor Company Schumann

Schumann & Sohn GmbH specializes in sweet flavor solutions for its customers in Western Europe.

The report is designed to shed light on which food and beverage trends will resonate with shoppers helping brands foster seasonal excitement or frame strategic plans.

FlavorSum Announces 4 Theme Predictions in Taste for 2025

The report is designed to shed light on which food and beverage trends will resonate with shoppers helping brands foster seasonal excitement or frame strategic plans.

2025 Global Food and Drink Trends: Balancing Health, Indulgence & Navigating Supply Chain Disruptors

Mintel shares insights into the 4 trend predictions driving consumer purchases in 2025.

As a collagen-rich hydrolyzed chicken cartilage powder ingredient, Chondractiv Plus is said to contain collagen type II chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and proteins.

Symrise to Launches Active Lifestyle Solution Chondractiv Plus

The Symrise solution is said to be backed by a literature review and sensory consumer insights.

“The use of GLP-1 treatments continues to rapidly increase, creating an incredibly dynamic market with a new segment of consumers with unique needs,” said Ian Pinner, senior vice president, president, nutrition, and chief sales and marketing officer, ADM.

ADM Debuts Supportive Solutions Platform for GLP-1 Users & Other Anti-Obesity Medications

“The use of GLP-1 treatments continues to rapidly increase, creating an incredibly dynamic market with a new segment of consumers with unique needs,” said Ian Pinner, senior vice president, president, nutrition, and chief sales and marketing officer, ADM.

Spate experts share, 'With high volume and yet very low competition, spearmint tea is an interesting opportunity for brands in the beverages space.'

Spearmint Tea and Functional Food & Bev Predicted to Top Holiday 2024 Trends

According to Spate, consumers are curious and willing to try new flavors, and incorporate new ingredients into their routine.