Key Trends in Flavour and Colour Innovation

03 Jun 2026
The Flavour and Colour Lab
The Flavour and Colour Lab

Flavour and colour are now critical to how consumers choose, trust and enjoy food. This session brings together the latest science, emerging consumer trends and external pressures — from global flavours and clean label to regulation, volatility, technology and social media — shaping the future of flavour and colour innovation.

  • Why flavour and colour matter more than ever in food and nutrition
  • The latest science shaping our understanding of flavour perception
  • Future flavour consumer trend predictions including; global flavours, nostalgic twists, multi-sensory experiences, clean label and balancing indulgence with health
  • How regulations, economic and global volatility and technology advancements are shaping the future of flavour and colour
  • The role of social media in redefining the speed and impact of flavour trends, and how to keep up
Speakers
Regina Maiseviciute‑Haydon
Regina Maiseviciute‑Haydon, Associate Principal Analyst - Mintel
Michael Turner
Michael Turner, R&D Manager, UK Flavour & EU Sector Transformation Lead - PepsiCo