The Years 9 and 10 HEIA McCormick® Flavour Forecast® recipe challenge is now LIVE
4th April 2025
By HEIA Inc.
What is the Years 9 and 10 HEIA McCormick® Flavour Forecast® recipe challenge?
Now in its thirteenth year, the challenge presents Years 9 and Year 10 home economics students with the opportunity to explore the McCormick® Flavour Forecast® 25th Edition in detail. The report is developed by home economists, sensory scientists, chefs and food experts from across the world and is a combination of emerging trends and flavours that offer a taste of what’s next on the global menu.
The challenge is for students, individually, or in teams, to develop TWO original recipes that support the McCormick® Flavour Forecast® 25th Edition.
The recipe challenge is a rewarding and creative element of the Australian school curriculum and addresses constraints such as budget and health. Many schools continue to use the recipe challenge as part of their assessment.
Getting Started. Resources for Years 9 and 10 HEIA McCormick® Flavour Forecast® recipe challenge
The brief and resources that have been developed to support you implementing the challenge in the classroom, can be found on the HEIA website: 2025 Flavour Forecast recipe challenge
We have also uploaded video content highlighting:
- Overview of 2025 flavour trends
- 2025 design brief and judging criteria
- Tips from a teacher.
If you have any questions regarding the challenge, please feel free to reach out to Neredith at neredith@marketmaker.com.au.
We hope your students engage with and enjoy the challenge and look forward to seeing your school's entries. Entries close 24 October 2025.
