Welcome to the Culinary Tides’ monthly Culinary Compass, where we chart the course of the food industry’s latest trends, data, and developments. Each month, we’ll be sharing our top research picks, breaking news, and favorite industry insights, alongside all the latest from Culinary Tides, Inc.—including trend insight research, upcoming speaking events, and expert navigation advice. We are excited to bring you these curated highlights and exclusive content, designed to keep you ahead of the curve in our ever-evolving industry.
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Anchored Insight: Research
SurveyGoo: 83% of respondents believe companies should disclose on product labels if AI technology was involved in designing or manufacturing the product
LA Dept of Health: The first human death from H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. has been reported in Louisiana, even with a conservative estimate of a 5% fatality rate compares to COVID-19 with a fatality rate of 2.6%
Regulatory Ripples: Government Updates
EFSA: Found a rise in avian influenza (AI) cases between September and December 2024, particularly in southern and central Europe, virus has caused the deaths of 300 million birds, in the US, AI cases among cattle are rising, with 800 affected cattle establishments across 16 states
California: Issued executive order N-1-25 directing state agencies to develop recommendations to limit the harms of ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes while increasing access to fresh, healthy foods in schools and state hospitals
The Best of Future Bites: Conference Insights
What were the most interesting and exciting trend topics from recent conferences? Take a quick educational break from your day and enjoy this 5-minute look at a trend that impacts the food industry.
Click Below to Watch ~ Crafting Complexity: How Add-Ins & Mixers Shape Beverage Trends
Best of News Comments
Every weekday we post news items and cutting edge research which impact the food and beverage industry. If you missed them, check out a few of our favorites from the past month:
Frozen Isn’t the Fix: Why Alternative Meats Are Still Struggling
❄️Will alternative meats thrive in frozen? Not likely. Just like fresh meat alternatives, they’re heading south because the core issues—taste, texture, health, and price—haven’t been solved. Changing the “party dress” won’t win over consumers without addressing these underlying concerns. Until then, alternative meats will continue to struggle, no matter the format. ❄️🍔
FDA Bans Red 3: Adapting to the Next Wave of Food Innovation
The FDA’s long-awaited ban on Red 3 from foods is a significant step forward in food safety and consumer trust. At Culinary Tides, because we track government movement and new technologies – we’ve known this was coming for months and have already helped clients prepare with innovative color technologies and natural replacements. 🚨 Are you ready to adapt? It’s critical to have systems in place to track regulatory and technological changes and analysts who can cross-analyze these shifts. Stay ahead of the curve as new regulations and innovations emerge under the upcoming administration.
Anchored Insight: Tech Launches
Bournemouth U: Developed a “self-healing” plastic by incorporating MXene nanosheets into plastic materials, can repair itself when broken, self-healing process takes a few minutes, restores up to 96% of material’s original strength.
Phytolon: Transforms baker’s yeast into vibrant betalain pigments to create red coloring
Culinary Tides in the News
- What’s Currently Trending in Tea?– worldteanews.com
- Flavor Trends: What to Expect in ’25– supermarketperimeter.com
- Look Beyond Your Industry: The Key to Anticipating and Navigating Trends– preparedfoods.com
- Flight of Flavors: Tea Through the Millennial and Gen Z Lens– worldteanews.com
- Flavor Forward– nacsmagazine.com
- R&D Strategy: Seeing the Complete Picture– preparedfoods.com
Culinary Tides’ Next Conference Appearance
- March 2025: National Pasta Association Annual Meeting – Amelia Island, FL
- March 2025: Tea Summit – Las Vegas, NV
- March 2025: RCA – St Louis, MO
- March 2025: Airport Experience – Washington DC
- April 2025: Craft Brewers Conference – Indianapolis, IN
- April 2025: SCIP – New Orleans, LA
- May 2025: IDDBA Webinar
- May 2025: NRA – Chicago, IL
- May 2025: CFX – Denver, CO
- June 2025: IDDBA – New Orleans, LA
- August 2025: IDDBA Webinar
- September 2025: IBIE x2, Las Vegas
- October 2025: Fast Casual Executive Summit, Austin, TX
- December 2025: IDDBA Webinar
Culinary Snapshot
Tide’s Table
Each month, Culinary Tides is taking you on a flavorful journey with our recipe feature! Inspired by the tides of trends, these recipes are crafted to bring a touch of charm to your table. From bright beverages and delicious desserts to hearty dishes and sides, there’s something fresh and exciting waiting for you in every edition. Dive in and make waves in your kitchen!
This month we celebrate Coffee! Have you tried this drink?
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