MOUTH-WATERING GLOBAL INFUSION SCALED-UP FOR CONVENTIONAL PRODUCTION
Sokol Custom Foods has been proudly serving the food industry for over 125 years.
Our Culinary and Marketing Teams have identified several global food trends featuring many different attributes to make some spectacular concepts. Elements like sweet, heat, spice, tang, salty and umami to tantalize and stimulate your palate.
Below are just a few of the insights we have uncovered as we developed our Savory Ideation portfolio.
GEN Z LOVES SPICY
2 of the 5 highest-indexing savory flavors for Gen Z are Tajin and Nashville Hot.
GEN Z LOVES SPICY
2 of the 5 highest-indexing savory flavors for Gen Z are Tajin and Nashville Hot.
MISO CONTINUES TO PERFORM
Miso penetration has steadily grown +31% over the past decade (including +80% at American restaurants), and it's expected to grow another +11% by 2027.
MISO CONTINUES TO PERFORM
Miso penetration has steadily grown +31% over the past decade (including +80% at American restaurants), and it's expected to grow another +11% by 2027.
BERBERE IS GAINING STEAM
Still a niche item, but awareness is on the rise so it's not too early to make your mark with this ingredient. Awareness has increased by 20% since 2021—from 15% to 18%.
BERBERE IS GAINING STEAM
Still a niche item, but awareness is on the rise so it's not too early to make your mark with this ingredient. Awareness has increased by 20% since 2021—from 15% to 18%.
4 OF 5 TOP SAUCES ARE SPICY
Nashville Hot, Mango Habanero, Hot Honey and Gochujang join Alabama-style White BBQ sauce as the fastest growing sauces on restaurant menus since 2019.
4 OF 5 TOP SAUCES ARE SPICY
Nashville Hot, Mango Habanero, Hot Honey and Gochujang join Alabama-style White BBQ sauce as the fastest growing sauces on restaurant menus since 2019.
GOCHUJANG IS ON FIRE
Gochujang has boomed in recent years, growing +57% across all restaurants and +65% on non-ethnic menus since 2019.
GOCHUJANG IS ON FIRE
Gochujang has boomed in recent years, growing +57% across all restaurants and +65% on non-ethnic menus since 2019.
THAI ISN'T JUST FOR
THAI RESTAURANTS
14.7% of non-ethnic restaurants call out Thai on their menu today, which is up +17% vs. 2013.
THAI ISN'T JUST FOR
THAI RESTAURANTS
14.7% of non-ethnic restaurants call out Thai on their menu today, which is up +17% vs. 2013.
