Pineapple flavour is shaping up to be one of the biggest trends for 2026 — and the timing couldn’t be better.
Just ahead of FI Europe, new research underscores pineapple’s emotionally powerful appeal — a blend of brightness, positivity, vitality and a touch of tropical escape. Consumers are choosing flavours that lift the mood, feel refreshing and support everyday wellbeing. That makes pineapple a perfect fit across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic innovations.
Research from Innova, Mintel and BeverageDaily highlights three reasons:
✨ Relaxed sociability – pineapple evokes sunshine, celebration and togetherness.
🌿 Wellness & “time for me” – its natural brightness creates a sense of mental refresh.
⚡ Vitality & active lifestyle – its sweet-acidic profile signals energy and freshness.
🍍 At Linda Nektar, we are aligned with this trend and ready to support this shift.
Linda Nektar will be showcasing our pineapple solutions — a fermented tropical base designed for beverage developers looking to bring tropical flavor and fermented authenticity into their next launch.