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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.

Temps just started to rise, but all predictions show that this summer’s travel season will be blazing hot. AAA (American Automotive Association) is reporting Memorial Day bookings for flights, rental cars, cruises, and hotels are up 122%. And Memorial day is only the START to the summer season. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that summer travel will exceed pre-pandemic levels and inject around $2 trillion into the economy (Fortune). Make sure you’re on their itinerary by offering the snacks and flavors they’ll want to see in your selection.

Follow us as we tour the must-haves to make your business THE destination this summer season.

Streaming services have changed how we consume movies— and movie theater snacks! Streaming is bringing the whole theater experience home, including the beloved concession munchies. Popcorn is still the star of the show, with market research firm Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) reporting the ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn category grew 8.7 percent, with total sales of $1.6 billion in the 52 weeks ending May 16, 2021 (Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery). Popcorn offers consumers a blank canvas to experiment with flavors. Time to roll out the red carpet and add some popcorn A-listers to your selection.

Let’s get poppin’ and get to the kernel of who the latest “it” popcorns are at the moment.

Home is where the heart is AND where the snacks are made! Homemade snacks are still holding strong with 17% of consumers making them (National Confectioners Association). And with major business hubs like New York City only reporting 50% of workers back in the office, the homemade trend is sure to continue (CNBC). But lives are getting busier. Help make their homemade snacks a home run with premium ingredients and mix-ins that cut down the prep time.

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.

Americans are all fired up about grilling. Since July 2021, 21 million grills and smokers have been purchased in the US (NPD Group). And the from all predictions, it doesn’t look like this love of grilling is going to fizzle out anytime soon (Forbes Magazine). Heat things up with premium spices, sauces, and sides to transform their grilling routine from “grate” to un-grill-ievable.

From the rare to the well done – here are some of our grilling favorites.