Flavor and Wellness

Consumer Preferences

3 articles

A hand selecting a premium spirits-based ready-to-drink can from a bar shelf, symbolizing the shift in consumer preference over malt seltzers.
Trends

Spirits RTDs Outsell Malt Seltzers Amidst Billion-Dollar Boom

Spirits-based ready-to-drink beverages have surged by 32.

Daniel Moretti·August 11, 2026
A modern dessert with sweet and spicy elements, showcasing the exciting 'swicy' food trend with happy diners in a sophisticated setting.
Food

Consumers Embrace Swicy Food Trend's Sweet and Spicy Flavor Profiles

Yelp searches for 'butter soft serve' surged by 210% year over year, signaling a dramatic shift in consumer preference towards complex, 'swicy' flavor profiles.

Isabella Cortez·April 13, 2026
A skilled bartender using a sous-vide machine to infuse gin with foraged juniper and wild thyme, showcasing the culinary cocktail trend in a modern bar setting.
Trends

Why Bartenders Are Thinking Like Chefs: The Culinary Cocktail Trend's Evolution

Bartenders are thinking like chefs as the culinary cocktail trend evolves. Discover how new technology, sustainability, and changing consumer preferences are blurring the lines between kitchen and bar.

Daniel Moretti·April 2, 2026