The National Provisioner Podcast
Episode 203: Using taste to add value for proteins for foodservice
Consumer demand is shifting toward familiar flavors with innovative twists, balancing comfort and novelty.
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Shannon Coco, Kerry Group senior strategic marketing director
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What flavors are trending for foodservice products?
Kerry Group recently rolled out its 2025 Global Taste Charts Smarts, a data-driven resource aimed at food innovators looking to stay ahead of evolving consumer flavor preferences. Kerry's research into consumer preferences and flavor performance suggests smoky and spicy flavors along with applewood smoke and bacon-forward flavors are trending. Consumers are becoming more adventurous, especially younger consumers. In this interview, Kerry Group's Shannon Coco, senior strategic marketing director, meat, shares insights on trends in meat and poultry product development for foodservice.
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