1、Global influences and infusionsSNACKING FLAVORS FOR 2026UMAMI+15%BOOSTS IMMUNITY+11%SWICY+14%Part of BLACKSWANDATAA new flavor is the promise of a new sensory experience.A new edible adventure.And global influences are pushing flavor experimentation to new frontiers.Delivery apps and food influencer

2、s have made global cuisines and diverse culinary cultures more accessible.As such,Asian,Middle Eastern,Mediterranean and Mexican flavor trends are permeating the snacking space.In this report,we will be analyzing the flavor landscape in USA snacking.We will explore the emerging trends and opportunit

3、ies for brands in 2026 and beyond.SNA CKING FL AV ORS FOR 2026As the snacking aisle becomes a battleground for brands,fiercely competing for the hearts,minds and tastebuds of snackers,flavor innovation remains the ultimate weapon.BLACKSWANDATABlack Swan Data is now part of Mintel.Together,we offer t

4、he most complete and predictive view of consumer behavior.The insights inside this report do not come from surveys,panels orfocus groups.Our tech applies AI and predictive analytics to millions of social and online posts to understand consumer behavior.It identifies future consumer needs and predict

5、s granular-level trends with 89%accuracy.Leading CPG brands are leveraging this data to make faster,more confident,evidence-driven decisions along each stage of the innovation process.SNA CKING FL AV ORS FOR 2026BLACKSWANDATASEA SALT+9%100K42K12KBLACKSWANDATAOur platform and consultancy is poweredby

6、 our unique data,methodology and metrics.Our data explainedHow does it work?Our platform retrieves all the relevant consumer posts in a category;in this example,61+million posts related to snacking in the USA.We use AI and data science to isolate all the individual trending topics and behaviors and