Menu Matters: A Taste of the Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show

In this special episode of The World of Taste & Smell, World Taste & Smell Association's Mindy Yang and Stephanie Feuer sit down with Maeve Webster andMIKE KOSTYO of Menu Matters to unpack the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Fancy Food Show. From standout flavors and clever packaging to cultural shifts and industry buzz, they explore what’s real, what’s performative, and what these trends reveal about where consumers’ hearts, wallets, and appetites are heading.

p.s. Don't miss a special World Taste & Smell Day episode on multisensory eating with this incredible team from Menu Matters — dropping September 14.

Show Notes

• First impressions from the 2025 Fancy Food Show floor

• Top 3 standout products and “wow” moments

• Flavor trends: global influences, nostalgia, indulgence, and wellness

• Ingredient heroes & villains: what’s hot, what’s over

• Behind the booths: what brands got right (and wrong) in their pitches

• Industry insights: optimism, anxiety, and the future of F+B innovation

• Rapid fire favorites

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