The tastes forecast to trend in 2019

Posted: January 14, 2019
In: In the Media

Flavors associated with health, nature, adventure and nostalgia are slated to trend in 2019. The flavors identified by developers and marketers capture trending tastes, but also the mood of the U.S. consumer.

The beverage product developer Imbibe, Niles, Ill., sees the trend toward globally inspired flavors continuing. Ethnic flavors experienced an average annual growth of 20% between 2013 and 2017 and this will continue in the foreseeable future, according to the company.

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