Why the Hot & Spicy Food Trend is an Exciting Opportunity - Pinnacle Food Sales
In a survey conducted by Kalsec®​, a leading global producer of innovative spice and herb flavor extracts, more than half of consumers said that they choose spicy options for their meals. This number has doubled compared to data from two years prior, underscoring the opportunity presented by hot and spicy foods.
This research on hot and spicy food trends and applications can help food processors, manufacturers, quick service restaurants and consumer packaged goods companies create innovative product offerings. Here are some of the insights and opportunities uncovered by Kalsec’s research.
Consumers around the globe were surveyed, and more than 50 percent indicated that they choose spicy options when dining out and when making meals at home––a significant increase compared to two years prior.
According to Anna Cheely, chef and senior scientist at Kalsec, “That name being on the front-of-pack claim—or even on the back—really helps sell the product. It really gets the customer excited.”
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