Classic Blue is Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, embracing the “reminiscent” of the night sky at dusk. "It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year.
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With the release of the latest COY, many in the food industry are looking for potential food applications to incorporate the yearly trend. After all, “90% of shoppers decide whether or not to buy a product solely based on color and perceived taste,” says Food Dive.
Kroger identifies in their Top 5 Trends for 2020 that consumers today look to bring back their childhood memories from their grocery store shelves with the food & flavors they consume.
Taste the nostalgia with our Classic Blue inspired flavors formulated for applications in CBD, lip balm, oral care, hard & soft candy, chewing gum, and sports nutrition.
FLAVOR TRENDS
BLUEBERRY COBBLER: Creamy vanilla sweetness married to a crisp burst of tart
ELDERBERRY: The tangy splash of complex berries with sweet, yet earthy
COTTON CANDY: There’s nothing else quite like this quintessential ballpark favorite.
BLUE RASPBERRY: Celebrate the classic, sweet meets tart berry flavor that has been
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We create specialty flavors covering the market from organic compliant to natural to artificial. We partner with you to learn your needs, goals, and challenges to develop a flavor that achieves your brand’s success.
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