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Flavor Drop: Piña Colada & Ginger Beer

Piña Colada flavor is everywhere! From classic candies to boozy innovations and even plant-based desserts, Piña Colada is a growing trend. Social media buzz and searches for Piña Colada smoothies show its popularity across categories.
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Flavor Wheel – Guava

Guava is trending this summer, featured in drinks like Hiyo's social tonic, Smirnoff's vodka, and McDonald's Guava Pie. Our flavor experts can help you create perfect Guava pairings with pink lemonade, rose, or milk chocolate.
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flavor in four glasses of fruit filled beverages with a publication note, prepared foods, May 15, 2024

Imbibe Launches Epicurated, a Flavor Trend and Insight Presentation Series

Flavor house Imbibe launched "Epicurated," quarterly presentations on trending flavors. Targeting specific groups, like Gen Alpha, and highlighting 10 key flavors each ("Squeeze the Day" for juice trends), they help brands innovate with consumer-loved flavors and build loyalty.
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#TrendSpotting: Culinary Creations for Consumer Cravings in Food Service

Diners crave unique flavors (55%) and mini-indulgences (75%). Popular trends include IHOP's Maple Pepsi and Chick-fil-A's Cherry Berry Frosted Lemonade. "Dirty" drinks like coffee in tea or olive juice in martinis are also gaining traction. Learn more in "Epicurated."
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pink lemonades and rocket pop

Flavor Drop: Pink Lemonade & Rocket Pop

Pink Lemonade is the summer flavor that won't quit! Searches and launches are exploding across drinks, candy, ice cream, and even supplements. This nostalgic tastebud trip is more than just a childhood memory, it's a top trend in 2024.
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lime flavor wheel depicting facets of lime flavor

Flavor Wheel – Lime

Lime's zesty kick is a hit! It's popping up in everything from popcorn (RIND + Lesser Evil) to hard seltzer (Topo Chico). New combos like watermelon-lime (BUBBL'R) are trending too.
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