Which major food company pioneered the use of AI-powered 'Flavor Forecasting' technology that successfully predicted the global popularity of which unexpected flavor combination in 2019?

Major food retailers and manufacturers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to predict culinary trends and consumer preferences. These AI systems analyze data from social media, restaurant menus, food blogs, and purchase patterns to identify emerging flavor trends before they go mainstream. This technology helps food companies develop new products that align with consumer tastes before competitors, potentially saving millions in R&D and reducing the risk of product failures.

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McCormick & Company with its 'FlavorPrint' AI that predicted the surge in blackberry-chipotle pairings
Nestlé with its 'FoodBrain' AI that predicted the rise of matcha-bacon flavor profiles
Kraft Heinz with its 'TastePredict' AI that forecasted the popularity of cucumber-caramel combinations
General Mills with its 'FlavorCast' AI that anticipated the trend of lavender-sea salt in breakfast foods