Skip the full-on sugar rush. According to McCormick’s Flavor Forecast, sweetness is being balanced with other favorite flavors—savory, smoky and heat and more for an unexpected complexity that’s satiating and often unexpected. We’re taking a look at three main trends in this space, Sweet Plus Heat, Sweet Plus Salty and Sweet Plus Sour. From products of note to flavor inspiration for your brand, let’s dive in.

View the Sweet Plus Heat Trend

View the Sweet Plus Salty Trend

View the Sweet Plus Sour Trend

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Let McCormick 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.

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