WattsUp Trend Watch - Sensory Cocktails
What if a cocktail could do more than taste great? Sensory cocktails are pushing the boundaries of beverage innovation, turning drinks into immersive, shareable experiences.
What if a cocktail could do more than taste great? Sensory cocktails are pushing the boundaries of beverage innovation, turning drinks into immersive, shareable experiences.
Every three years, the Hawkins Watts Australian & New Zealand teams come together in Melbourne to bring our ingredients to life at Foodpro. If you weren’t able to make it to this year, we’ve pulled together our three top insights from Foodpro 2026.
More than a drink, functional hot beverages are becoming a daily wellness essential.
Move over, Tex-Mex! Authentic Mexican cuisine is having a moment across ANZ, and consumers are trading up to bolder, more traditional flavours.
The line between sleep supplements and everyday food and drink is blurring fast. Explore the global trends and natural ingredients shaping the next wave of sleep-health innovation.
Following on from 'swicy' we have the latest food trend sweeping retail and foodservice - 'fricy', a combination of fruity and spicy flavours.
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Consumers are increasingly interested in sweet bakery products that combine familiar flavours with exciting global twists, creating opportunities for brands to innovate while maintaining broad appeal.
We are living in what the United Nations has termed the “Longevity Revolution” - a demographic shift where people are living longer, healthier, and more active lives.
As consumers navigate a world of rapid change and uncertainty, their food and beverage choices reflect a desire for balance, comfort, and inclusivity.
Every year as we head toward Christmas the food and drinks industry is buzzing with future trend predictions. This year a word often associated with Christmas is being used beyond it’s seasonal timing - ‘joy’.
Globally, the trend for wellness sodas is reshaping the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) landscape, as consumers increasingly seek beverages that offer more than just refreshment.
Amanda Thomas, our Commercial and Marketing Manager, and Michael Evans, our Technical and Innovation Manager, recently attended the Supply Side Global exhibition in Las Vegas.