October 2025
Benni Pops’ frozen popsicles

Outlook 2026: Flavor Trends

As consumers navigate uncertainty, they’re turning to flavors that excite, restore, and comfort—trends identified by flavorists, chefs, and trendspotters.

By Dana Cvetan

September 29, 2025
Table of Coffee with different amounts of cream.

Coffee Companies Brew Up New Options

From ‘beanless’ alternatives to inventive seasonal offerings, the coffee category is going strong.

By Jeffrey Spear

October 2, 2025
Developing the perennial grain Kernza into a viable crop

Cultivating Biodiversity

A shift toward biodiversity is gaining momentum—offering benefits for supply chain resilience, planetary health, and human nutrition.

By Abbey Thiel

October 7, 2025

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