Laurie Harrsen Quotations

Ones that make the list are flavors people are seeing now and what's going to come.

Our forecast is what's a little bit farther out there. Smoked paprika is the hot news in the paprika world. The smoke adds a whole new dimension to the spice.

Vanilla was on the list a few years ago. And vanilla is everywhere now, in toothpaste, sodas, candles, it's pretty much mainstream.

The forecast for 2005 calls for plenty of flavor. From global influences to hot combos, surprising seeds and unexpected tastes, this year's report truly offers something for everyone.