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Associate Director, Amanda Topper and Global Food Analyst, Melanie Zanoza Bartelme discuss the evolution of the 2018 Flavor Trends and gave a preview of what’s to come as we get set to release the 2019 Flavor Trends in April.

Amanda Topper is the Associate Director for Mintel’s US Foodservice Reports.

Melanie Bartelme is a Global Food Analyst for Mintel’s Food and Drink platform.

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