The Future of Flavor Starts Here | McCormick Flavor Forecast Guide
The Future of Flavor Starts Here
Your guide to the McCormick Flavor Forecast — a celebration of the bold trends defining tastes today and tomorrow.
Since its launch in 2000, the McCormick Flavor Forecast has served as our annual trend report and global flavor platform, shaping what’s next in kitchens, menus, and palates around the world. Take a journey through our top flavor predictions.
Dive Into the Flavor Forecast Reports
See how each annual report predicted the global flavor trends set to define the years ahead.
Since launching our annual Flavor Forecast in 2000, we’ve identified more than 50 bold, spicy
flavors that have inspired innovation across menus and products worldwide - reinforcing our position as a global leader in heat.
Our Track Record
Proof point: McCormick has a proven track record of predicting the future of flavor,
especially when it comes to all things spicy. Our Flavor Forecast signals help move emerging flavors
from early trend to global recognition, giving chefs a head start on what guests will crave next.
Predicting the Future of Heat
See how heat has evolved from chili-forward beginnings to layered, texture-driven flavor experiences —
captured in one shareable infographic perfect for team inspiration or trend discussions.
McCormick has been at the forefront of predicting the evolution of spicy flavors, showcasing how heat has transformed and diversified over time.
• Chili-forward heat: Bold beginnings with guajillo and hot Sichuan peppers.
• New sources of heat: Exploring beyond chilies with peppercorn and Creole mustard.
• Layered pairings: Unexpected combinations like red pepper + grapefruit or chili + cocoa.
• Global influences: Sauces and seasonings such as Ethiopian berbere and Japanese 7 spice.
• Modern expressions: Textural sensations like chili crisp and salsa macha redefining today’s heat.
Bring on the Heat — with the Leaders in Flavor Innovation
Because we are Heat-Forward, our entire portfolio, including our Flavor of the Year-inspired products, showcases a spectrum of heat levels inspired by diverse global regions.
French's Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
Our boldest Dijon yet, this stone-ground mustard delivers robust flavor that enhances deli sandwiches, vinaigrettes, sauces, and marinades for flavorful proteins.
Tamarind shines in this tangy, Mexican-inspired seasoning blend, pairing the mild heat of pasilla chiles and savory notes of paprika, coriander, and onion.
This vibrant seasoning combines zesty lime flavor with heat from arbol and piquin peppers, bringing bold taste to seafood, fried appetizers, and even fresh fruit.
Aji Amarillo, the 2025 McCormick Flavor of the Year, is blended with oak smoke, garlic, and onion to create a sweet, spicy blend with medium heat and tropical notes.
Sweet-and-savory ingredients meet bold heat from Frank’s RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce in this rich, flavorful BBQ sauce crafted for everyday spice lovers.
Authentic Chesapeake Bay flavor meets a dash of spicy heat in this legendary hot sauce, enhancing favorites like chicken wings, burgers, and Bloody Marys.
Sweet mango and fiery habanero combine in this spicy-sweet sauce. Use it right out of the bottle on chicken wings or to create new dishes with irresistible flavor.
