McCormick announces top flavours and trends

On its 125^th year as a food industry innovator, McCormick & Company, Incorporated kicked off a yearlong celebration with its announcement of the McCormick^? Flavor Forecast^? 2014: 125^th Anniversary Edition.

The report, developed annually by McCormick experts around the world, highlights five top food trends and more than a dozen emerging flavours predicted to impact the way we eat in the coming years.

One such trend is the growing obsession with chilies. "Everywhere we looked, people have a growing fascination with the delicious range of flavours and heat chile peppers deliver," said Kevan Vetter, McCormick's executive chef. "In the U.S., cooks are embracing exciting new varieties like the aji amarillo from Peru, which is prized for its sizzling heat and surprisingly full-bodied, fruity notes."

These emerging trends and flavors highlighted in the McCormick Flavour Forecast 2014 offer a taste of what's next on the global menu:

5 top trends                    

1. Chilies Obsession: Food lovers everywhere are seeking out their next big chile thrill.
2. Modern Masala: Indian food is finally having its moment, breaking free of its traditional confines with modern interpretations.
3. Clever Compact Cooking: Proving that big flavors can come from small spaces, cooks in urban kitchens are making the most of what's available.
4. Mexican World Tour: Mexican flavors are making their way around the globe, with people everywhere discovering new aspects of this bright, casual cuisine.
5. Charmed by Brazil: The world's attraction to Brazilian cuisine is heating up, thanks to its seductive mix of global and native influences.

5 top flavours

1. Aji AmarilloADIDAS