McCormick For Chefs Unveils 2025 Flavor of the Year and Flavor Forecast 25th Edition 

January 28, 2025 McCormick & Company

McCormick unveils its 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo, a pepper native to South America featuring fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. McCormick is offering a taste of this standout flavor with their new Aji Amarillo Seasoning, coming soon for professional chefs. 

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