Insights
Fermented, Flavourful and Fast-Growing: What Gochujang Means for UK Food Innovation
Gochujang, Korea’s iconic fermented chilli paste, is fast becoming a kitchen essential in the UK. Its unique mix of sweetness, umami and gentle heat is inspiring everything from sauces and snacks to ready meals, as British consumers continue to embrace bold global flavours. From Street Food Star to Supermarket Staple Once found mainly in Korean restaurants and specialist stores, gochujang has now made its way […]
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Beyond functional: Enabling new product diversification in high-protein dairy – without compromising taste and texture
Functional dairy – a fast-growing market Consumers are adopting a more proactive approach to nutrition and healthy living, paying close attention to the health impact of the food they consume. Because dairy is naturally high in protein, the pairing of protein fortification with dairy products has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Diets that focus […]
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Mexican Flavours are Taking Over and the World Cup’s About to Supercharge It
Mexican food is no longer just a flavour trend it’s fast becoming a fixture across Europe. From high street burrito bars to supermarket ready meals and innovative fusion menus, there’s a growing appetite for Mexican-inspired dishes that are as bold in flavour as they are vibrant on the plate. What draws people in is not […]
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European Shelves Get a Stateside Makeover
As part of our World Cup flavours series , we’re kicking off with a look at the American tastes scoring big in the UK. For years, European consumers have looked across the Atlantic for food and drink inspiration, and today that influence is stronger than ever. Major US brands like Shake Shack, Wingstop and Cinnabon […]
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How a Classic Italian Spritz Is Redefining Modern Drinking
From sun-drenched piazzas to rooftop bars in London, the spritz has emerged as a global icon of relaxed, flavour-led drinking. Rooted in northern Italy and built around low alcohol aperitivo culture, spritzes are having a modern-day renaissance. While Aperol has long been the star of the show, the broader spritz category is expanding fast with […]
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Korma Is Just the Beginning Indian Flavours Go Inventive
British consumers have long had a soft spot for Indian cuisine, but what once centred around a narrow set of familiar dishes is now expanding into a much more dynamic and adventurous space. In a recent survey by OnePoll, 1 in 10 Gen Z consumers say they eat spicy foods everyday and 45% of Millennials […]
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