10 Things You Should Know: October Edition
October 23, 2019
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Keurig is collaborating with Dr Pepper and Anheuser-Busch In Bev to create an at-home bartending machine called the Drinkworks Drinkmaker. This machine would still use brew pods but instead of coffee, it will have 24 different cocktails. Options include Margaritas, Moscow Mules, ciders and beers, just to name a few. | drinkworks.com
The pumpkin spice flavor has become a staple in many consumers’ diets around this time of year and sales reached an all time high last year. However, the fastest growing category for pumpkin spice is not your coffee drinks, it is dog food! | Food Network Magazine
Coca Cola created the first ever bottle made from ocean plastic waste that is part of their new enhanced 2020 recycling program. These bottles are made from plastic that was collected by volunteers during 84 beach cleanups. | Business Insider
Frito-Lay recently did a Snack survey in the US and they found that consumers are demanding more flavor variety in their snack options. The results are probably not your grandparents’ preference, but they included Tahini, Seaweed and Turmeric. | Frito-Lay
The producer of Chicken of the Sea tuna, Thai Union, just invested in a startup company that produces insect protein, Flying Spark. Flying Spark uses Ceratitis capitata larvae, also known as a Mediterranean fruit fly, to create a 70% protein powder with almost no waste. | Food Dive
Spam has teased pumpkin spice in past years, but this year they announced that they really will have a Limited Edition, SPAM Pumpkin Spice flavor. This product was available on SPAM.com and Walmart.com in two-packs. It sold out in under 7 hours from the release time. | Yahoo! Finance
7-Eleven is now selling Edible cookie dough that is made with Reese’s Butter Cups. You can eat this dissolve-in-your-mouth snack raw out of the container or you can also bake them as well. | BestProducts.com
Over the years, gluten-free options have permeated snack and bread aisles and now there are a handful of gluten-free Beer options as well. Companies have made great strides to create these types of beer that don’t skip out on flavor, some products to note are: Two Brothers Prairie Path, High Hops Puckerberry, and Glutenberg Gose. | Thrillist
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Trader Joe’s has a new refrigerated salad kit that has “fall” written all over it. Their Leafy Greens with Butternut Squash salad kit includes arugula, baby spinach, Lolla Rosa, radicchio & Frisee featuring butternut squash. | Trader Joe’s
As CBD trends continue to soar, the newest fad for adults is to move away from the typical Halloween candy and indulge in CBD-infused sweets. Some trending ideas are organic peanut butter cups and gourmet chocolate bars. | Pop Sugar
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1. Drinks On Demand
Keurig is collaborating with Dr Pepper and Anheuser-Busch In Bev to create an at-home bartending machine called the Drinkworks Drinkmaker. This machine would still use brew pods but instead of coffee, it will have 24 different cocktails. Options include Margaritas, Moscow Mules, ciders and beers, just to name a few. | drinkworks.com
2. Pumpkin Spice Dog Food
The pumpkin spice flavor has become a staple in many consumers’ diets around this time of year and sales reached an all time high last year. However, the fastest growing category for pumpkin spice is not your coffee drinks, it is dog food! | Food Network Magazine
3. Recycled Ocean Plastic
Coca Cola created the first ever bottle made from ocean plastic waste that is part of their new enhanced 2020 recycling program. These bottles are made from plastic that was collected by volunteers during 84 beach cleanups. | Business Insider
4. Not Your Grandpa’s Flavor
Frito-Lay recently did a Snack survey in the US and they found that consumers are demanding more flavor variety in their snack options. The results are probably not your grandparents’ preference, but they included Tahini, Seaweed and Turmeric. | Frito-Lay
5. Insect Protein
The producer of Chicken of the Sea tuna, Thai Union, just invested in a startup company that produces insect protein, Flying Spark. Flying Spark uses Ceratitis capitata larvae, also known as a Mediterranean fruit fly, to create a 70% protein powder with almost no waste. | Food Dive
6. SPAM Pumpkin Spice
Spam has teased pumpkin spice in past years, but this year they announced that they really will have a Limited Edition, SPAM Pumpkin Spice flavor. This product was available on SPAM.com and Walmart.com in two-packs. It sold out in under 7 hours from the release time. | Yahoo! Finance
7. Edible Reese’s Cookie Dough
7-Eleven is now selling Edible cookie dough that is made with Reese’s Butter Cups. You can eat this dissolve-in-your-mouth snack raw out of the container or you can also bake them as well. | BestProducts.com
8. Gluten-Free Beer
Over the years, gluten-free options have permeated snack and bread aisles and now there are a handful of gluten-free Beer options as well. Companies have made great strides to create these types of beer that don’t skip out on flavor, some products to note are: Two Brothers Prairie Path, High Hops Puckerberry, and Glutenberg Gose. | Thrillist
Trader Joe's
9. It’s Squash Season!
Trader Joe’s has a new refrigerated salad kit that has “fall” written all over it. Their Leafy Greens with Butternut Squash salad kit includes arugula, baby spinach, Lolla Rosa, radicchio & Frisee featuring butternut squash. | Trader Joe’s
10. CBD Halloween Treats
As CBD trends continue to soar, the newest fad for adults is to move away from the typical Halloween candy and indulge in CBD-infused sweets. Some trending ideas are organic peanut butter cups and gourmet chocolate bars. | Pop Sugar
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What does true partnership look like? You deserve a flavor partner ready to turn these trends into the tangible.
Let FONA’s market insight and research experts get to work for you. Translate these trends into bold new ideas for your brand. Increase market share and get to your “what’s next.” Our technical flavor and product development experts are also at your service to help meet the labeling and flavor profile needs for your products to capitalize on this consumer trend. Let’s mesh the complexities of flavor with your brand development, technical requirements and regulatory needs to deliver a complete taste solution. From concept to manufacturing, we’re here for you — every step of the way.
Contact our sales service department at 630.578.8600 to request a flavor sample or chat us up at www.fona.com/contact-fona/
