PS Seasoning introduces four new flavour blends targeting commercial meat processors
Products developed to help processors diversify meat snacks and sausage offerings
USA – Commercial seasoning supplier PS Seasoning has introduced four seasoning blends designed for meat processors looking to add new flavour profiles to sausage and jerky products.
The company said the new offerings are aligned with consumer taste patterns identified in its 2026 Flavor and Consumer Behavior Trends Forecast, which points to increasing demand for globally inspired foods and nostalgic flavours.
According to the forecast, flavour development in the protein sector is increasingly shaped by international cuisines, comfort food influences, and the growing popularity of sweet-and-spicy combinations often referred to as swicy.
Market research firm Datassential reports that 67% of consumers say they enjoy flavours influenced by global culinary traditions, a trend that continues to influence product development across the meat industry.
At the same time, sweet-and-spicy flavour combinations are among the fastest-growing taste profiles in meat snacks and prepared protein products sold in retail and foodservice channels.
Against this backdrop, processors are seeking ways to refresh product lines while maintaining efficiency as raw protein prices continue to fluctuate across many markets.
PS Seasoning said the new blends were designed to enable manufacturers to expand product offerings while maintaining operational consistency across production facilities.
The company added that the seasoning formulations are suitable for several protein categories, including beef, pork, turkey, and chicken, which may help processors create multiple stock-keeping units from a single production setup.
New flavours for sausage and jerky products
The 2026 range includes a Pesto Sausage blend that combines basil, garlic and parmesan flavours inspired by Mediterranean-style cooking traditions.
Another addition is Curry Sausage seasoning, which incorporates aromatic spices intended to introduce mild global flavour influences into conventional sausage products.
The portfolio also includes Birria Snack Stick seasoning, which reflects the popularity of Mexican street food flavours, featuring smoky red chile and moderate heat.
A fourth option, Candied Jalapeño Jerky seasoning, blends sweetness with jalapeño heat to create a flavour profile commonly associated with sweet-and-spicy snack products.
PS Seasoning said the formulations were developed at its Culinary Innovation and Research and Development Centre, where teams test flavour performance in meat processing environments.
The development process also included technical input from Pro Smoker, which works with the company on smokehouse-related applications.
Company comments on product launch
Alexander Betances, senior director of sales for PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker, said the new blends were created to address processor demand for flavours that can help differentiate products in retail meat cases.
He added that processors are increasingly seeking flavour options that can be used at scale while maintaining consistent results during commercial smokehouse production.
Betances said the company’s customers continue to seek flavour solutions that enable them to introduce new items without significantly altering manufacturing processes.
He also stated that the new seasoning blends were designed to support partners seeking to expand product ranges while responding to shifting consumer preferences in the protein category.
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