culinary trends

Study forecasts innovative trends in culinary, cultural landscape in 2020

The report focuses on international, restaurant, catering, retail food, health and lifestyle, children, environmental policy and beverage trends, looking at what’s emerging, slowing down and just around the corner in the culinary and hospitality industries.

December 6, 2019

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Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), Louisville, Ky., revealed data gathered from its international membership of over 2,400, which forecasts the most innovative trends in the culinary and cultural landscape for the next year.

Report unveils flavors, ingredients, culinary techniques set to disrupt food, beverage in 2020

For example, foodprints (the environmental impact of food) are swaying consumer purchases.

October 29, 2019

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THP, Canada, released its Flavor & Trend Forecast for 2020, a comprehensive report highlighting the latest ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary ideas driving innovation and disruption within the food and beverage industry.

Report reveals trends around how consumers use food for function

Tastewise uses artificial intelligence to understand how consumers use food.

October 1, 2019

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Tastewise, Israel, released its 2019 Food for Function report to help brands anticipate fast-changing culinary trends and preferences.

National Restaurant Association reveals culinary trends for 2019

More than 69% of chefs surveyed said ethnic-inspired items would be the year’s top food trend.

January 2, 2019

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The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., released its 2019 What’s Hot Culinary survey, which found that guests are looking for great tasting foods that also are healthy and sustainable at the same time.

Restaurants Canada reveals top dining trends in 2019

December 10, 2018

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Restaurants Canada, Canada, released a list of top food and dining trends in 2019.

Nutrition expert reveals top health trends for 2019

The 2019 breakout trend is cannabidiol (CBD) edibles.

December 4, 2018

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Meghan Telpner, founder and director of The Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Canada, revealed the top healthy food and lifestyle trends to come in 2019.

Top 10 food trends in 2019

The report report identifies flavors, ingredients and even technological advancements in artificial intelligence and farming as components of the wave of dining and eating influences.

November 12, 2018

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The Sterling-Rice Group (SRG), Boulder, Colo., identifies the top culinary trends that will stand out on menus and expand into grocery shelves.

Better Homes & Gardens study reveals Millennial tastes, habits

The overarching finding for 2018 is that women, specifically Millennial women, are more interested in global flavors and foods than ever before.

August 8, 2018

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Better Homes & Gardens, a flagship brand of Meredith Corp., New York, announced findings from its “Better Homes & Gardens' Food Factor 2018” survey.

McCormick launches annual flavor forecast

Past reports have predicted flavor forecasts with “obscure” ingredients like maple, sea salt, kale and coconut water and milk. Not so obscure anymore.

December 8, 2017

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McCormick & Co., Baltimore, Md., deployed a team of more than 100 global experts, including chefs, culinary professionals, trend trackers and food technologists, to identify the next big flavor trends.

Top 6 food trends to watch in 2018

Whether you’re an accomplished chef, bona fide foodie or have a passing interest in food, consumers should keep a look out for these trends.

December 8, 2017

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The chefs at Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of highly-trained chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., have explored the globe, eating at restaurants and food stands, scouring markets and grilling foodies to deliver the six biggest and most accessible food trends of 2018.