In a volatile economic environment, food manufacturers face increasing pressure while still delivering products that consumers choose again and again. At Solina, we continuously monitor how market dynamics, consumer expectations and food trends evolve. Our role is to extract what truly matters, provide a clear picture of what lies ahead, and turn insight into opportunities that help our partners not only keep up, but thrive and innovate with impact. That thinking is behind Food Forward: Turning Trends into Business Opportunities.

The first edition focuses on a decisive factor in food product success: taste and experience.

Regardless of nutritional profile, convenience or sustainability credentials, products only succeed if they deliver on flavour, texture and overall sensory appeal. Understanding how taste expectations are evolving is therefore essential for staying competitive. In this edition, we explore how taste and experience trends are shaping innovation opportunities across key food categories — and how manufacturers can act on them.

Identifying trends is only the beginning. The real challenge lies in determining where to play and how to win. That is where Solina comes in. Through flavoring and marination technologies, coating systems, texture solutions and culinary co-creation, we help translate insights into products that perform — on the shelf, in the kitchen and on the plate.

Food Forward is designed to spark discussion and initiate co-creation. Inspired by the insights? Let’s talk about what they could mean for your portfolio.