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Flavor University Ep. 55: The New Era of Fruit Flavors: From Familiar to Wild
Episode 5513th February 2026 • Flavor University Podcast • McCormick FONA
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In this episode, host Randee Donovan is joined by Product Manager, Carrie Rock and Associate Scientist, Hannah Subgrunski for a hands‑on flavor adventure inspired by McCormick’s Fresh Fruit Flavors Deep Dive Guide. Discover why “wild,” “regional,” and blended fruits are redefining familiarity, and how science and creativity combine to spark the next innovation in food and beverage.

Tune in to learn:

  1. How consumer interest in fruit flavor trends are evolving from global exotics to hyper‑regional favorites
  2. A broad variety of compelling fruit profiles
  3. The science behind flavor swaps and sympathetic compounds
  4. Inspiration for new fruit‑forward flavors in all applications

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