10 Things You Should Know: May Edition
May 22, 2020
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Whole Foods has a handful of Limited-Edition chips that’s flavors are inspired by popular Sandwiches. Right now, you can try Pastrami on Rye, Italian Hoagie, and Cuban Press flavored chips | Family Food Dude on IG
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and to give a little hope during this pandemic, Jeni’s Ice Cream created a new ice cream called Sunshine. This ice cream is gray colored, resembling clouds but has a bright tropical flavor with the message: “That when gray clouds descend on our lives, the sun always shines again.” | The Kitchn
With grocery foods in high demand, Del monte released Veggieful Pocket Pies that can be found in the frozen food aisles. These pocket pies are offered in 4 different flavors: Broccoli Potato Cheddar, Spinach Artichoke Parmesan, Plant-Based Philly Cheesesteak, and Rosemary Garlic Plant-Based Chicken. Each serving provides 9 to 10 grams of protein as well. | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
With many cooking at home right now, Bon Appetit suggest that you can make delicious soup with coconut milk as the staple and any vegetables you have in your kitchen. Coconut milk has a sweet, serene flavor that pairs well with any vegetable and “makes all of the ingredients hold hands.” | Bon Appetit
Amid the pandemic, according to Food Dive, the American Frozen Food Institute conducted a survey and concluded that 70% of consumers are buying more frozen foods since March 2020. The most frequently bought frozen items include vegetables, meat, and pizza. | Food Dive
Absolut created a new line of ready-to-drink, canned vodka soda just in time for summer. This new RTD line comes in 3 different flavors: Raspberry & lemongrass, Lime & Cucumber, and Grapefruit& Rosemary. | Delish
As summer approaches, Trader Joe’s just released a new Organic Watermelon Fruit Spread for the season. This spread is described to have a sweet, melon-like taste with a hint of cherry and a touch of tartness. | Trader Joe’s
Minute Maid has just launched their new ready-to-drink Super Smoothies with 60 calories per serving. These smoothies contain 5 grams of protein and come in Tropical Mango, Strawberry Banana, and Orange Pineapple. | Trend Hunter
Smuckers just released Uncrustables Taco Bites available at Target. There are 6 sandwich bites per box and each bite includes beef crumble, cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning in the bread. | Pop Sugar
Trader Joe’s released a new popcorn that hits every flavor profile in their Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. This popcorn hits the tangy, salty, smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors that you would look for in a snack. It is described to taste like salt and vinegar chips combined with BBQ chips to make a spicy creation. | Eating Well
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1. Have a Little Sandwich with your Chips
Whole Foods has a handful of Limited-Edition chips that’s flavors are inspired by popular Sandwiches. Right now, you can try Pastrami on Rye, Italian Hoagie, and Cuban Press flavored chips | Family Food Dude on IG
2. Sunshine Ice Cream
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and to give a little hope during this pandemic, Jeni’s Ice Cream created a new ice cream called Sunshine. This ice cream is gray colored, resembling clouds but has a bright tropical flavor with the message: “That when gray clouds descend on our lives, the sun always shines again.” | The Kitchn
3. Veggie Pocket Bites
With grocery foods in high demand, Del monte released Veggieful Pocket Pies that can be found in the frozen food aisles. These pocket pies are offered in 4 different flavors: Broccoli Potato Cheddar, Spinach Artichoke Parmesan, Plant-Based Philly Cheesesteak, and Rosemary Garlic Plant-Based Chicken. Each serving provides 9 to 10 grams of protein as well. | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
4. Coconut Milk Soup
With many cooking at home right now, Bon Appetit suggest that you can make delicious soup with coconut milk as the staple and any vegetables you have in your kitchen. Coconut milk has a sweet, serene flavor that pairs well with any vegetable and “makes all of the ingredients hold hands.” | Bon Appetit
5. Frozen Food Soars
Amid the pandemic, according to Food Dive, the American Frozen Food Institute conducted a survey and concluded that 70% of consumers are buying more frozen foods since March 2020. The most frequently bought frozen items include vegetables, meat, and pizza. | Food Dive
6. Absolut Vodka Soda
Absolut created a new line of ready-to-drink, canned vodka soda just in time for summer. This new RTD line comes in 3 different flavors: Raspberry & lemongrass, Lime & Cucumber, and Grapefruit& Rosemary. | Delish
7. Watermelon Fruit Spread
As summer approaches, Trader Joe’s just released a new Organic Watermelon Fruit Spread for the season. This spread is described to have a sweet, melon-like taste with a hint of cherry and a touch of tartness. | Trader Joe’s
8. Minute Maid Super Smoothie
Minute Maid has just launched their new ready-to-drink Super Smoothies with 60 calories per serving. These smoothies contain 5 grams of protein and come in Tropical Mango, Strawberry Banana, and Orange Pineapple. | Trend Hunter
9. Uncrustable Taco Bites
Smuckers just released Uncrustables Taco Bites available at Target. There are 6 sandwich bites per box and each bite includes beef crumble, cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning in the bread. | Pop Sugar
10. Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn
Trader Joe’s released a new popcorn that hits every flavor profile in their Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. This popcorn hits the tangy, salty, smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors that you would look for in a snack. It is described to taste like salt and vinegar chips combined with BBQ chips to make a spicy creation. | Eating Well
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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 contact us at www.fona.com/contact-fona/
