by Suzan Najjar | May 20, 2026 | Industry Insights & Trends
Lemon pepper has moved from a wing seasoning into a menu category. Datassential’s 2026 New Classics report finds 66 percent of consumers like or love the flavor profile, placing it in the band the company uses to classify a flavor as a new classic. Operators are...
by Suzan Najjar | Apr 20, 2026 | Spice Science & Education
Food manufacturers across the United States are running color reformulation cycles right now. Synthetic dyes that have been industry workhorses for decades are being replaced with natural alternatives, and most of the replacement work is being done by spices. This is...
by Suzan Najjar | Mar 25, 2026 | Company News & Events
March 2026 was a highly active month for the food and beverage industry. Our team hit the road to connect with food scientists, R&D specialists, and manufacturers across four major events. These include SCIFTS on March 3, Natural Products Expo West from March 4-6,...
by Suzan Najjar | Feb 10, 2026 | Company News & Events
2026 marks 60 years of Pacific Spice Company, six decades of family-owned leadership in herbs, spices, and custom blends built for the food industry. This year’s trade show season is packed and we’re ready. Pacific Spice Company trade shows are a chance to sample...
by Suzan Najjar | Jan 13, 2026 | Spice Science & Education
Spice sourcing for food manufacturing often starts with procurement. Specifications are reviewed, pricing is evaluated, and suppliers are approved. But anyone who has spent time on the production floor knows sourcing decisions do not stop there. Once spices move into...
