Food Trends

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Chicken al pastor is not officially discontinued, but supply issues have made it harder to find in some regions. Shortages of key ingredients and higher demand can limit availab...

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Plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, and hybrid products continue to expand across U.S. retail and foodservice channels. Consumers are drawn to these options for perceived hea...

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Many people regularly eat rice, bread, and pasta because these staples are affordable, filling, and widely available. In many countries, meals also include vegetables, legumes,...

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"Is it cake" refers to a viral trend where realistic-looking objects are actually cakes or other baked goods. The phrase became a popular meme and search query as people shared...

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In 2018, plant-based diets moved from niche to mainstream. Consumers increasingly chose plant-based proteins and dairy alternatives for health and sustainability reasons. Major...

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A Pop Tart bowl celebration refers to the practice of eating Pop-Tarts in a bowl, often with milk or as part of a themed snack setup. The trend gained visibility through social...

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The pimento chicken sandwich has appeared on limited menus and in test markets, leading to questions about a wider return. Availability depends on regional demand and company ro...

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The cheesecake TikTok trend refers to a wave of short-form videos featuring cheesecake recipes, taste tests, and creative variations that gained rapid visibility on TikTok. The...

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Creepy donuts are donuts designed with unsettling, horror, or Halloween-inspired aesthetics. They often feature dark glazes, edible blood, gore-like textures, or spooky shapes....

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Plant-based eating remains a major current food trend, driven by sustainability and health goals. Consumers increasingly choose alternatives such as soy, pea protein, and cultiv...

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The Masked Singer doughnut is a themed pastry inspired by the popular TV singing competition The Masked Singer. Bakeries and cafés create special editions with show-inspired de...

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Cereal flavored bacon is bacon cured or seasoned to taste like popular breakfast cereals. Common versions mimic the flavor of cornflakes, Froot Loops, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch....

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A thanksgiving turkey oreo is a limited-edition cookie designed to resemble a small roasted turkey. It typically features a chocolate cookie base shaped like a turkey body, with...

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The tiny chef crying meme shows a small cartoon chef with tears streaming down its face. It is used online to react to cooking fails, kitchen disasters, or unrealistic recipes....

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Turkey and stuffing Oreos are a seasonal sandwich cookie that combines turkey-flavored filling with stuffing-flavored crème between two chocolate wafers. The product is part of...

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Viral foods spread quickly through short-form video, influencer posts, and algorithm-driven feeds. Visual appeal, simple recipes, and clear cultural or health narratives help a...

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In 2016, plant-based diets moved from niche to mainstream, driven by health, sustainability, and animal welfare concerns. Sales of plant-based foods rose, and major food compani...

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Whole Foods continues to expand plant-based private-label lines and functional ingredients such as adaptogens and fermented foods. These categories align with consumer demand fo...

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A chicken nugget Christmas tree is a food arrangement where chicken nuggets are stacked to resemble a small tree. The base uses larger nuggets, and the top narrows with smaller...

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Cook trends refer to recurring shifts in cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen habits. They reflect changes in consumer preferences, technology, and food supply chains. T...

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Hipster foods are culturally trendy items often linked to artisanal, organic, or niche origins. Common examples include avocado toast, craft kombucha, and plant-based alternativ...

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Woke food refers to products marketed around social, environmental, or identity-focused values. Brands highlight ingredients, sourcing, or packaging to align with causes such as...

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A Barbie doughnut is a themed pastry designed with pink glaze, sprinkles, and decorative elements inspired by the Barbie doll. It is usually a ring-shaped doughnut with pastel f...

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Oprah bread refers to a line of artisan-style loaves and rolls associated with Oprah Winfrey. The products are typically made with simple ingredients such as flour, water, yeast...

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Millennials are among the largest consumers of plant-based foods, driven by health, cost, and environmental concerns. Many identify as flexitarian, reducing meat intake without...

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Swimsuit mayo refers to a light, low-calorie mayonnaise style often marketed during summer months. It is typically made with reduced oil, added lemon, or herbs to appeal to seas...

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The licking ice cream trend refers to the practice of filming short videos in which people dramatically lick or inspect premium ice cream, often highlighting texture, appearance...

Culinary Industry

Culinary arts current events refer to the notable developments, decisions, and movements influencing professional kitchens, menus, dining formats, and the wider food ecosystem a...

Food & Drink

We tasted and evaluated dozens of new snack releases in 2025, focusing on taste, texture, ingredient quality, nutrition balance, price per serving, and pantry fit. This is an ev...