# Boozy Pineapple Sauces Kasama x Fila Manila’s Isla Sauce Adds Sweet & Sour Flavor to Dishes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-sauce References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2023/filipino-owned-kasama-rum-and-fila-manila-partner-for-a-limited-time-rum-infused-isla-sauce/) & [filamanila](https://filamanila.com/)  Fila Manila, the award-winning creator of authentic Filipino sauces, spreads and condiments, teamed up with Kasama to create Isla Sauce, a rum-infused sauce with a sweet and sour taste. The Kasama x Fila Manila’s Isla Sauce brings a taste of the Philippines to home kitchens and its name references the thousands of islands that make up the Philippines. This modern yet nostalgic condiment is packed with fruity, tropical flavors and an infusion of Kasama rum to elevate everything from proteins to vegetables. The growing popularity of Filipino cuisine in the global food scene, the unique blend of flavors and ingredients often found in Filipino dishes, and the consumer interest in discovering new and exciting flavors are some of the factors behind the demand for products like this with bold and vibrant flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Filipino Cuisine Fusion:** Infusing traditional Filipino flavors with different ingredients/proteins and creating new sauces and condiments. - **Alcohol-infused Condiments:** Incorporating different types of alcohol to enhance the flavor profile of condiments. - **Island Flavors:** Using tropical fruits and spices in condiments to add a unique island taste and elevate dishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Creating new sauces, condiments and spreads to enhance flavors and modernize traditional dishes. - **Alcohol Production:** Partnering with food brands to provide rum, whiskey and wine for use in food products. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** Highlighting the unique flavors of different regions and cultures to attract tourists and create new food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small Batch Filipino Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-batch-filipino-rum.md) - [Savory Condiment Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filipinta-beauty.md) - [Rum-Doused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-batch-chocolate.md) - [Versatile Seafood Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapfish.md) - [Banana Ketchup Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-ketchup.md) - [Spiced Rum-Infused Glazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-honey-glaze.md) - [Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-and-dole.md) - [Creamy Pineapple Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumchata-pineapple-cream.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Pineapple Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-liqueurs.md)