6 signals tagged #cpgtrends.
Korean-style corn dogs, birria ramen and sushi burritos show how familiar formats can make global flavors more approachable. The opportunity for food brands is to translate that appeal into products that survive reheating, service constraints and repeat-purchase scrutiny.
Aug 26, 2026
Dirty soda is giving beverage brands a new way to compete: sell a finished flavor, or sell the ingredients that make an everyday soda feel personal. The 2026 opportunity is translating the appeal of shop-made customization into products that work on a retail shelf.
Aug 24, 2026
Freeze-dried candy has moved from social-commerce experimentation into branded, nationally distributed confectionery. The challenge for 2026 is making its distinctive crunch work at mainstream prices, on retail shelves and beyond the first trial.
Aug 12, 2026
Dill pickle is becoming more than a seasoning for chips and popcorn. Its expansion into ranch, ketchup, beer and customized soda gives food and beverage developers a flavor platform with distinct formulation demands.
Aug 7, 2026
Brown butter gives familiar bakery and snack formats a richer flavor story without requiring consumers to learn a new ingredient. Its opportunity in QSR and packaged foods rests on making that difference recognizable, affordable and repeatable.
Aug 3, 2026
Mondelez International has announced the seasonal return of S'mOREOs, a multi-layered sandwich cookie designed to capture the essence of summer campfires just in time for peak cookout season.
Jul 20, 2026
