Sweet Food Trends

Complex Sweeteners Trending in the sweets category Indulgent treats have always been a staple within the food industry, but consumer preferences surrounding indulgence are evolving. Today’s consumers are searching for sweet treats that deliver both health benefits and indulgence. Consumers are no longer reserving desserts for cheat days. Instead, they’re finding ways to incorporate their […]

LifeSpice Welcomes Chef Jorge Angulo

LifeSpice Welcomes Jorge Angulo as Research Chef CHICAGO, IL, June 17, 2026 LifeSpice is thrilled to welcome Jorge Angulo to our R&D team as our newest Research Chef. We’re excited for Jorge to bring his extensive culinary expertise and background working with a wide range of global flavors to our growing team. Jorge’s passion for […]

The 2026 Foraged Collection

Newstalgia takes center stage in our 2026 Collection Trending seasonings to excite and inpire Our chefs and creative team explore cities all over the world to provide you with our Foraged Collection: trending seasonings that capture exciting flavors. This year’s theme is Newstalgia, a collection of blends that combine beloved, well-known flavors with on-trend ingredients. […]

LifeSpice’s New Seasoning Analytics Capabilities

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Our New GC-MS System A new tool for seasoning matching and development At LifeSpice, we combine culinary creativity, ingredient expertise, and food science to develop seasonings that stand out in the market. We’re continuously enhancing our approach to help our clients innovate faster, develop and match sophisticated flavor systems, and create truly differentiated products that […]

LifeSpice Welcomes Stefan Ilic

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Stefan Ilic joins LifeSpice as Analytical Chemist CHICAGO, IL, March 4, 2026 LifeSpice is thrilled to welcome Stefan Ilic as LifeSpice’s first Analytical Chemist. Stefan is joining our team to operate our new GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) analysis system, playing a key role in elevating our seasoning development capabilities. Stefan’s hiring and the investment in […]

2026 Seasoning Trends

Here’s What is Trending for 2026 From shifting consumer mindsets to bold new taste experiences, 2026 is redefining how flavor shows up on the plate. Our 2026 Seasoning Trends report unpacks the latest macro-trends influencing the seasoning and food landscape – alongside the ingredients and flavors poised to break through next year. Inside, you’ll find […]

International Hot & Spicy Food Day

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Chili Crush Jalapeno Poppers Recipe: Natallia Nice Looking for your next game-day snack? Look no further than this spicy take on a classic appetizer. Our Chili Crush seasoning, which draws inspiration from trendy heat sources like Korean Ssamjang and Calabrian Chilis, brings a deeply savory, smoky, and slightly fruity twist to a favorite. Ingredients 12 […]

LifeSpice Welcomes Jessica Greenlees

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Lifespice Welcomes Jessica Greenlees as Materials Coordinator CHICAGO, IL, January 5, 2026 LifeSpice is thrilled to welcome Jessica Greenlees as our newest R&D Materials Coordinator! We are thrilled to have her on our team!  Jessica earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota, where she specialized in Renewable Energy Technology. Afterwards, she worked as an engineering intern at […]