Date | Tomato | Green Hatch Chili | Pink Pineapple

Indulgent sweet profiles to vibrant fruity varieties, bold spicy twists and savory additions, we’re highlighting four growing flavors in the food and beverage space today to help inspire your brand. Read on for flavor and culinary insights on date, tomato, green hatch chili and pink pineapple.

Date

Emerging as a versatile natural sweetener, dates are enjoyed in various forms, dates are predicted to experience 63% growth on menus over the next 4 years. Datassential, 2026

Tomato

Lending richness and depth to favorite favorites to global dishes, tomatoes are a beloved profile, with 79% of consumers loving or like them. Datassential

Green Hatch Chili

Green hatch chilies deliver a smoky, earthy heat with subtle sweetness and tang, adding vibrant flavor to Tex-Mex dishes from sauces to snacks and meats.

Pink Pineapple

Known for its sweeter, almost candy-like taste compared to regular pineapple, it is unsurprising that pink pineapples are becoming more familiar among consumers and gaining attention on social media.