From CNBC: 2024-10-22 13:01:09

‘Swicy’ trend, combining sweet and spicy flavors, has taken over menus. Menu penetration expected to rise 9.6% in the next four years. Major chains like Shake Shack, Burger King, and Starbucks have embraced this trend. Limited-time items appeal to Gen Z customers. Experts believe trend has lasting power.

Spicy foods gaining popularity due to increasing diversity. Traditional global cuisines like Mexican, Thai, and Korean inspire new flavor combinations. Swicy trend appeals to Gen Z seeking complex flavors. Feedback is mixed on perfect ratio of sweet to spicy. Shake Shack, Burger King, and Starbucks all experiment with swicy flavors. Coca-Cola discontinues spiced Coke, but trend expected to stick around.



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