Carrot Cake | Ras el Hanout | Calabrian Chili | Raspberry

Indulgent sweet profiles to vibrant fruity varieties, bold spicy twists and savory additions, we’re highlighting four growing flavors in the food and beverage space today to help inspire your brand. Read on for flavor and culinary insights on carrot cake, ras el hanout, Calabrian chili and raspberry.

Carrot Cake

67% of U.S. consumers say they love or like carrot cake, underscoring its broad appeal. With its comforting, nostalgic flavor and rich balance of spice and sweetness, carrot cake remains a perennial favorite. Datassential

Ras el Hanout

Africa is a treasure trove of flavor, rich in culinary traditions that are only just beginning to gain broader recognition. Ras el Hanout—a North African blend—showcases the complexity of the region’s palate, combining warming spices with layers of aromatic heat.

Calabrian Chili

Fiery and flavorful, Calabrian chili peppers bring the authentic heat of Southern Italy to a variety of applications. Plus, the chili is predicted to experience 34% growth on US menus over the next four years. Datassential

Raspberry

Raspberry is an irresistibly indulgent flavor—lush, juicy, and vibrantly fruity with a delicate floral lift. It can unfold with layered depth and subtle tartness or shine with a bright, confectionery sweetness that feels playfully nostalgic.