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Move over beer and wine. Soda is the new beverage of choice for on-trend get-togethers. Many are serving hard-to-find rare sodas to inject old-fashioned fun into get-togethers. Instead of tasting craft beers and rare vintages, this is a fun alternative.

Vintage soda is gaining a major following, with fans hunting everywhere for a flavor they have yet to try. Big soda companies are getting on the bandwagon as well. For example the re-release of New Coke to time with the release of the third season of Stranger Things.

Vintage soda tasting parties are also quickly becoming a trend. Best of all, every age group can participate.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate retro soda ginger ale on March 13 —National Ginger Ale Day. These 12 sought-after brands are a great place to start.

We might be returning to the office, but we’re keeping our at-home cooking skills. And by all predictions, this feeling won’t be simmering down any time soon (NPD Group).

As our lives speed up, and costs go up, we want the ease of ordering out with the affordability of home cooked meals (NPD Group).

Quick and easy doesn’t mean we want to level down on quality. Or fun flavors too! (NPD Group)

There are lots of ways to bring speed and superior quality to at home weeknight dinners.

Here’s 3 ways to add major impact and flavor — all with minimal effort.

Today’s foodies are craving less comfort and more food adventure. Spicy flavors are a major source of their food thrills. 41% of consumers would choose an interesting flavor like sweet and spicy over more traditional flavors, according to Frito Lay (SmartBrief).

But the condiment section isn’t the ONLY place where you can get some heat.

Read on for tips to spice up your snacks and meals.

Consumers are in the mood to manage their mood. One of the ways they’re doing that is through food.  40% of consumers are interested in mood-based food experiences, with 37% looking for their snacks to aid with mood according to recent surveys (Food Dive).  While the focus on functional ingredients might be new, the items they’re turning to are tried and true foods we all know.  Set the mood for success by highlighting these better-for-you products.

March is National Sauce Month. Time to lay it on thick for the key condiments that let customers be adventurous with flavor. And all at minimal risk — pour on a little, or a lot, or have it on the side – it’s all up to preference. That’s why 39% of consumers are tempted by an item with an “original” or signature sauce (In-Sight). Just like we buy new shoes and purses to fit the season’s trends, the same goes for sauces. And like shoes and purses, we love having a ton of sauces on hand! Time to spark some up-sale opportunities with unique sauces that spice up their everyday and soirées.

Our experts will help you “ketch-up” on the sauce trends and craft brands that are sure to be your customers’ next go-to condiments.

For 2022, health is still a customer focus, but it’s moved from personal health, to the health of the planet. Supporting environmental health is the number one food trend identified by market intelligence company, Innova Market Insights (Food & Beverage Insider). Today, sustainably-sourced products are hot items, with 55% of consumers worldwide more likely to purchase a product with a sustainability claim (Grocery Dive). A key ingredient to sustained increased sales in 2022 — upping your sustainable brand offerings.

Spotting sustainability isn’t as hard as you might think. Read on for the different ways brands are focusing on sustainability.