Welcome to Flavor Buzz! Our newsletter is dedicated to bringing you the latest trends, innovations, and consumer preferences in the fascinating world of food.
Each edition offers detailed market analysis, highlighting the newest ingredients and culinary techniques, as well as changing consumer preferences, in each of our categories.

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#2 | Popcorn in LATAM: Innovation, Experience, and Health Are Transforming the Category.

In the dynamic world of snacks, the popcorn category is no longer just a side option—it is becoming a key growth driver in Latin America. According to Euromonitor International, this subcategory ranks as the second fastest-growing within savory snacks in LATAM through 2030, with a CAGR of 6.7%, just behind nuts, seeds, and trail mixes (7.0%) and ahead of traditional salty snacks (6.3%). This performance is no coincidence. Popcorn is evolving in line with new consumer demands,

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#2 | Popcorn in LATAM: Innovation, Experience, and Health Are Transforming the Category.

SAVORY SPOTLIGHT

MANE LATAM FLAVORS

Apr 21

#1 | More Than Convenience: The New Value of Ready Meals in Latin America

According to Euromonitor, changes in consumer behavior and increasingly accelerated routines intensify the search for practicality and time optimization, driving the demand for convenient and affordable solutions. Therefore, ready-to-eat food is no longer just a practical alternative and starts to represent a relevant strategic opportunity at the current moment, meeting the growing need for practicality in everyday life. From Need to Desire: What's Behind Choosing Ready Meals

SAVORY SPOTLIGHT

MANE LATAM FLAVORS

Mar 17

#3 | PRIVATE LABELS: The new power of retail.

In recent years, private label brands have gone from being a budget-friendly option to becoming key players in Latin American consumer spending. Supermarkets, pharmacies, and department stores are investing in products developed under their own brand, offering quality, innovation, and competitive prices. WHAT IS DRIVING ITS GROWTH? Change in consumer behavior: Latin American buyers are increasingly demanding and seeking products that combine value and trust. Inflation and eco

SAVORY SPOTLIGHT

MANE LATAM FLAVORS

Nov 18, 2025

#8 | CHRISTMAS: Celebrating tradition with innovative touches.

Christmas is a time for celebration, connection, and generosity, reflected both in consumer habits and in the appreciation of family experiences and traditions. The purchase of food and beverages for personal consumption and gift-giving is quite common to celebrate the holiday. In addition, the Christmas spirit stimulates feelings of nostalgia, joy, and belonging , which are important for consumers' mental and emotional well-being. For christmas, the main trends in food and b

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MANE LATAM FLAVORS

Nov 14, 2025