CPG·4 min read
Furikake and the Everything-Seasoning Arms Race of 2026
Furikake-inspired finishing seasonings exploded in 2026 as consumers embraced umami-rich, textural sprinkle blends for popcorn, eggs, avocado toast, and beyond.
Jun 26, 2026
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Consumer Behavior·5 min read
Swicy: The Sweet-Heat Flavor Profile Dominates 2026 Launches
The 'swicy' sweet-and-spicy profile has become the dominant flavor logic of 2026, spanning snacks, sauces, beverages, and confections as consumers chase contrast-driven craveability.
Jun 25, 2026
CPG·4 min read
Gochujang Finishes Its March From Condiment to Flavor Platform
Gochujang has matured from a specialty condiment into a full flavor platform in 2026, embedded across snacks, sauces, and meal solutions as Korean food fluency deepens.
Jun 24, 2026
Ingredients·4 min read
Tamarind Takes Over the Sweet-Tart Flavor Conversation in 2026
Tamarind is having a breakout 2026, prized for a sweet-tart-funky complexity that anchors everything from premium sodas to chili-dusted candies and barbecue glazes.
Jun 23, 2026
CPG·4 min read
Ube Grows Up: The Purple Yam Moves Beyond the Instagram Novelty
Ube is transitioning from a photogenic novelty to a genuine flavor platform in 2026, with bakery, ice cream, and spread brands emphasizing its nutty-vanilla taste over its purple hue.
Jun 21, 2026
CPG·5 min read
Calabrian Chili Becomes the Default Premium Heat of 2026
Calabrian chili has moved from chef-driven menus into mainstream CPG, with crushed-in-oil jars and 'nduja-style spreads posting double-digit retail growth as brands chase a fruitier, more aromatic heat than sriracha.
Jun 20, 2026