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Lindell column: New Fona report on millennials highlights the generation’s tumultuous adulthood

Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

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Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Consumers go to the dark side as they embrace dark chocolate

New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2021

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New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

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FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA International’s new report, ‘Sugar & The Voice of the Consumer,’ uses nationwide survey to offer insights into sugar sector.

Crystal Lindell

June 16, 2021

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More consumers want to reduce their sugar intake this year than did in 2019, but price and taste still played a bigger role in purchasing decisions than sugar reduction.

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Flavor firm divides trends into four categories: Novel, Up & Coming, Mainstream and Everyday.

January 5, 2021

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Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Acquisition to strengthen McCormick’s capabilities, expand its technology platform.

January 4, 2021

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McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.

FONA names Jeremy Thompson as president

Thompson also will continue to serve as COO.

September 24, 2020

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With 20 years of experience in the food industry, Thompson has helped guide FONA with his diverse background knowledge and growth mindset.

Kids these days: FONA looks at how Gen Z, Gen Alpha will eat

New report from the ingredient company looks the ways the next generations will change consumer behavior.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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The insights, part 1 of which was released this week as part of the report, “All About the Kids: Part I: Generational Comparisons & Their Flavor Favorites,” are both exciting and a little jarring.

FONA: Premium products offer enjoyment during COVID-19 pandemic

Chocolate, bakery product launches with premium claims increase between 2017-2020.

Alyse Thompson

May 6, 2020

With the next headline bringing worse news than the last, many consumers are seeking enjoyment in any place they can. That means they’re turning to premium products, according to insights from FONA International.

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How flavor-supplier FONA is navigating COVID-19

Flavor company, which was declared essential, is training staff on sanitation procedures (including executives), offering digital events, and staggering shifts to increase social distancing.

Crystal Lindell

April 10, 2020

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FONA talks about how the company is training staff — including executives — on sanitation procedures and managing supply chain issues, while offering digital alternatives to in-person events.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

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Items Tagged with 'FONA'

ARTICLES

Lindell column: New Fona report on millennials highlights the generation’s tumultuous adulthood

Consumers go to the dark side as they embrace dark chocolate

FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

FONA names Jeremy Thompson as president

Kids these days: FONA looks at how Gen Z, Gen Alpha will eat

FONA: Premium products offer enjoyment during COVID-19 pandemic

How flavor-supplier FONA is navigating COVID-19

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

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