Using formal and grassroots market research tactics, Sensient Flavors, Hoffman Estates, Ill., has identified four influences — hybrid flavors, regional inspiration, creative sourcing and savory updates — and eight up-and-coming flavor trends for 2015.
Hybrid flavors, or unconventional flavor pairings, will remain popular through the year ahead, the company stated. Specifically, Sensient predicts the following two flavors will be on the rise: