Condiments

Blank Slate Kitchen spices up at-home cooking with line of Sichuan chili oil, zhug

23-Aug-2023 By Ryan Daily

Amid rising demand for spicy global flavors, Blank Slate Kitchen is looking to tap into the growing demand for natural Sichuan chili oils, while also raising awareness around zhug hot sauce, brand founder and owner Alex Sorenson told FoodNavigator-USA....

Hot sauce takes on unique twists at Summer Fancy Food Show

30-Jun-2023 By Deniz Ataman

Capsaicin-forward, craft hot sauce makers walked the fine line between flavor and heat, all while paying homage to locally sourced chilis from around the world, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City this week.

Younger consumers less engaged with condiments category, says Mintel

10-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

The popularity of condiments soared during the pandemic as consumers used the products as an easy way to elevate an otherwise bland meal made at home, notes Mintel, which says that condiment brands must engage with younger consumers to ensure future long-term...

Fila Manila taps into 'pent-up demand' for next generation of Filipino-American flavors

08-Jul-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Emerging brand Fila Manila is blazing a trail for better representation of Filipino flavors and cuisine in mainstream grocery with its line of savory simmer sauces and brand new launch, coconut and ube jams.

Elevated ketchup, global barbecue, and ranch reimagined... Whole Foods reveals summer condiment trends

22-Jun-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

From new takes on ranch to elevated ketchup and mustard products, Whole Foods Market's Trends Council revealed which condiments will be appearing on more picnic and barbecue plates this summer.

Slice of Sauce secures Shark Tank investment to bring “mess-free” condiments to on-the-go eating

19-Jan-2021 By Elizabeth Crawford

Start-up Slice of Sauce’s promise of a “mess-free” eating experience that won’t compromise on flavor or lead to soggy bread while eating sandwiches and wraps on-the-go helped married founders Emily and Cole Williams secure a $200,000 investment from former...

Mother Raw raises $6.1m to accelerate plant-based mission

24-Nov-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Toronto-based Mother Raw, a fast-growing brand of fresh, plant-based dressings, condiments, and quesos, has closed a US$6.1m Series A financing round to accelerate distribution across the US while expanding marketing and innovation initiatives, said CEO...

Cook-off wars: 4th of July shopping to see a rise in plant-based meat alternatives and international flavors

03-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As 86% of Americans are expected to be celebrating the Fourth of July this year, a recent survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that consumers will spend approximately $6.78bn on food items for the holiday with a new emphasis on plant-based...