Innovation Aplenty At A 'Faire.' An Indication For 2026?

From ginger shots and lentil crisps to sparkling bone broth and cinnamon water, the hosts hit the floor at 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego to sample what's next in food and beverage. The hosts discuss standout brands, innovative concepts, smart packaging and evolving brand strategies that reveal where wellness, snacking and functional drinks are headed.

Show notes:

0:25: Toll Booth. Talk On Camera. Ginger Boost. Cravable Crisps. New Jerk. Bone Broth What? Chips & Cherries. – At the Taste Radio booth at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego, the hosts highlight Elevator Talk interviews recorded at the show and praise the event's energy, accessibility, and balance of early-stage and established brands. They also spotlight trends like functional wellness, clean-label snacks, and innovative packaging. They sip on Solti's turmeric and ginger shots, before snacking on Paro's new lentil crisps and discussing the brand's move into more mainstream offerings. The hosts also sample Pulpito's new fruit bars, and Morro's unconventional sparkling bone broth. They also feature standouts products, from a portable squeeze-pack peanut butter and Indian-inspired coffee drinks to better-for-you popsicles, cinnamon-infused water, and a variety of functional and indulgent snacks.

Brands in this episode: Solti, Starbucks, Paro, Maazah, Masala Bliss, Pulpito, Solely, Marro, By Nutz, Yeri, Dew Dropper, Rabbit Foods, Tru Cinnamon, Burlap & Barrel, Bitchin' Sauce, The Coconut Cult, Tart, Cheribundi, Todo, Date Better, Baba's, Habiza, Dirty Saint