Food Trends

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A collection of diverse and colorful summer 2026 cookbooks displayed on a kitchen counter with fresh ingredients, inviting culinary exploration.
Recipes

Best Summer 2026 Cookbooks for Home Cooks

The Guardian reviewed six distinct cookbooks for Summer 2026, including a South African collection, a Mediterranean guide, and an Indian five-ingredient book.

Isabella Cortez·July 3, 2026
A dynamic visual merging fresh tomatoes, a smartphone displaying a cooking show, and elements of both a professional kitchen and a social media interface.
Trends

TikTok LIVE and Food Network Launch New 'Tomato Season' Cooking Series

Food Network and TikTok LIVE will launch "TikTok LIVE x Food Network Presents: Tomato Season" on July 8, 2026.

Isabella Cortez·July 3, 2026
A diverse group of people enjoying a relaxed, sun-drenched outdoor meal with simple, delicious summer dishes, highlighting connection and ease.
Trends

Why Effortless Summer Cooking is Dominating This Year

This summer, many home cooks are consciously choosing to accept help from shop-bought items and prioritize time spent at the table with guests, signaling a shift in what defines a successful meal.

Isabella Cortez·June 22, 2026
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Food

AI Predicts Future Food Trends, But Human Chefs Remain Essential

Last year, a sobering truth settled over the culinary world: nearly half of all restaurant operators, a significant 42 percent, reported their businesses were unprofitable.

Isabella Cortez·June 20, 2026
Diverse shoppers in a bright grocery store aisle choosing healthy food options, some considering price premiums.
Healthy Living

Consumers Pay More For Health: A New Food Industry Trend

In a review of 26 experiments, 88.

Lauren Fisk·June 16, 2026
A warm and inviting home kitchen scene with a variety of delicious and authentic Mexican dishes prepared by a home cook.
Food

Top 8 Easy Authentic Mexican Food Recipes for Home Cooks

Mexican cuisine is enjoying a 'sceney' moment in 2026, with eateries nationwide drawing deep inspiration from traditional culinary techniques.

Isabella Cortez·June 16, 2026
A close-up of a mouthwatering roast pork dinner with crispy skin, served in a classic diner setting with happy patrons in the background.
Food

Diners Name Top Roast Pork Dinners for 2026

Philadelphia's 'Pork & Provisions' has retained its #1 spot for the fifth consecutive year in the national Diner's Digest survey, which rates the best roast pork dinners of 2026.

Isabella Cortez·June 14, 2026
A bustling 'meat and three' cafeteria with diverse patrons enjoying classic comfort food dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Food

Meat and Three Restaurant Chains Maintain Value and Quality

At a time when new restaurant concepts emerge daily, chains like Luby's Cafeteria still draw crowds with a simple promise: an entree, two signature sides, and a roll.

Isabella Cortez·June 14, 2026
A single Jelly Belly bean presented like a fine delicacy on an elegant plate in a gourmet restaurant setting.
Trends

Jelly Belly Launches 'Bean Appetit' Campaign for Epicureans

Jelly Belly, a brand often recognized for its vast assortment of over 50 distinct flavors, is undertaking a strategic brand repositioning in 2026.

Ryan Patel·June 13, 2026
Shoppers carefully reading protein content on food labels in a supermarket aisle, anticipating upcoming nutrition label changes.
Food

Consumers check protein labels, anticipating 2026 changes

In the past year, supermarket data shows that 60% of shoppers now actively seek out protein content on food labels before making a purchase, a 25% jump from just three years ago.

Isabella Cortez·June 12, 2026
A curated selection of innovative healthy snacks, including fruits, nuts, seeds, and packaged bars, artfully arranged on a wooden table with a subscription box.
Brands

Top 5 Innovative Healthy Snack Brands for Your Subscription Box

The global healthy snacks market is projected to swell to USD 144.

Daniel Moretti·June 9, 2026
A diverse group of people happily preparing and eating a healthy, colorful meal featuring various plant-based protein sources in a bright kitchen.
Nutrition

What are plant-based proteins and why do they matter in 2026?

In 2025, 60% of U.S. households purchased plant-based foods, demonstrating significant market penetration. Yet, unit sales for these products dipped 3% from 2024 to 2025, according to GFI . This compl

Ryan Patel·June 6, 2026
Assortment of colorful and refreshing summer drinks with fresh garnishes on a rustic table, perfect for beating the heat.
Drinks

10 Best Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat in 2026

In 2026, cocktail bars are ditching elaborate concoctions for simple highballs.

Daniel Moretti·May 30, 2026
A modern interpretation of a retro pancake soup dish, showcasing a fusion of nostalgic flavors with contemporary culinary presentation.
Food

Retro Recipes Are Back: Your Childhood Favorites Get a Modern Twist.

A decades-old recipe for "pancake soup"—thin pancakes fried in bacon fat and served in savory broth—is unexpectedly gaining online attention, according to the New York Post .

Isabella Cortez·May 29, 2026
A lively summer cookout scene at a backyard picnic with a table full of unique food items, including flavored beans, and happy people.
Food

Walmart's Top Items for Summer Cookouts

Forget plain old baked beans: this summer, Walmart shelves feature Bush's limited-edition Dill Pickle, Apple Pie, and even Rocket Pop flavored beans, signaling a wild shift in cookout staples.

Isabella Cortez·May 28, 2026
A bustling North American market showcasing a diverse array of colorful and exotic emerging superfoods, highlighting health and innovation.
Trends

Top Emerging Superfood Trends in North America for 2026

In 2015 alone, global launches of foods labeled 'superfood,' 'superfruit,' or 'supergrain' surged by 36%, with the United States at the forefront of this health-driven boom, according to nutritionsour

Isabella Cortez·May 27, 2026
A can of Bush's Baked Beans featuring a new limited-edition apple pie flavor with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Food

Bush's Baked Beans Unveil Apple Pie Flavor

Bush's Baked Beans, a brand recognized for its savory side dishes, is introducing a limited-edition apple pie flavored bean.

Isabella Cortez·May 22, 2026
A diverse array of international candies displayed in a store, highlighting the new Go Wandr brand with its globally inspired packaging.
Trends

Bazooka Brands launches Go Wandr, tapping global candy trends

Bazooka Brands, known for its classic bubble gum, is launching a new candy brand, Go Wandr.

Isabella Cortez·May 20, 2026
A home cook in a bright kitchen preparing a delicious meal, embodying current sweet, salty, and convenient recipe trends.
Recipes

Home cooking trends show consumers prefer sweet, salty, convenient recipes

Pringles, a snack once confined to casual munching, now unexpectedly graces nearly 2% of U.

Isabella Cortez·May 15, 2026
A trendy cocktail bar where visually appealing, colorful drinks inspired by viral trends are being served and photographed by patrons.
Drinks

America's Cocktail Preferences Shift Amid Viral Trends

In the week following Starbucks' launch of its new Tie-Dye Frappuccino, searches for 'tie-dye cocktail recipes' on Pinterest surged by 300%.

Daniel Moretti·May 13, 2026
A split scene showing authentic Mexican dishes on one side and a garish, commercialized Cinco de Mayo product on the other, symbolizing the clash between tradition and marketing.
Recipes

Cinco de Mayo 2026: Authentic Dishes Amidst Commercialism

Old El Paso is releasing a limited-edition Taco Totality Gear Box, complete with Tabasco Sauce-flavored taco shells and 'Multi-spectrum Taco Shield Glasses,' for Cinco de Mayo.

Isabella Cortez·May 2, 2026
Close-up of a hand adding cocktail bitters to chocolate cookie dough in a modern kitchen, showcasing culinary innovation.
Drinks

What Are Cocktail Bitters Uses Beyond Mixology in 2026?

Alexis Tabor, a culinary enthusiast, folds about two teaspoons of El Guapo Chicory Pecan Bitters into chocolate cookie dough with her eggs, a technique that infuses the baked goods with rich coffee an

Daniel Moretti·April 24, 2026
A lively Indian street food stall where jhalmuri is being prepared, capturing the essence of viral food trends and culinary popularity.
Recipes

Viral Healthy Recipes Trends Explained: What's Next?

Indian Prime Minister Modi's viral video, enjoying jhalmuri in Jhargram, garnered over 100 million Instagram views in a single day.

Isabella Cortez·April 22, 2026
Celebrities enthusiastically sampling a variety of colorful and fresh plant-based foods at a lively farmer's market, showcasing the growing trend.
Healthy Living

Celebrities Drive Surge in Plant-Based Eating Habits

In 2019, Serena Williams' investment and public endorsement of Impossible Foods led to a 40% sales surge within weeks.

Chloe Bennett·April 20, 2026
A close-up of Zespri's RubyRed Kiwifruit with its distinctive red flesh, presented attractively on a market stall.
Food

Zespri Red Kiwi Demand Triples US Volume This Year

The first 25,000 trays of Zespri's RubyRed Kiwifruit in Shanghai largely sold out to key distributors and retailers almost immediately, signaling explosive global demand, a clear trend in the premium

Isabella Cortez·April 20, 2026
Consumer scrutinizing food label for ingredient transparency versus vague corporate sustainability claims.
Trends

Why Consumers Demand Ingredient Transparency Over Corporate Claims

In March 2025, the Australian government launched new sustainability guidelines for food producers.

Lauren Fisk·April 20, 2026
Split image: one side shows quick Oaxacan cheese tacos being made, the other side features a slow-cooked brisket suadero taco.
Food

Trending Tacos: Quick vs. Long Weeknight Meals

While an Oaxacan String Cheese Taco can be on your table in 20 minutes, a trending brisket suadero recipe demands 4.5 to 5 hours.

Isabella Cortez·April 19, 2026
Office potluck table with a popular 'pizza dip' dish completely empty, surrounded by other untouched food items.
Food

Viral Potluck Dishes Vanish First: What's Trending Now

At a recent office potluck, a 'pizza dip' recipe, boasting 50 million TikTok views, vanished in under 10 minutes.

Isabella Cortez·April 19, 2026
A futuristic laboratory scene showcasing the scientific analysis of ingredients for innovative flavor pairing and culinary discovery.
Food

What Is Scientific Flavor Pairing and How Does It Work?

Despite a staggering 10^15 potential ingredient combinations, humanity currently exploits only about one-millionth of them.

Isabella Cortez·April 18, 2026
Chefs in a busy kitchen plating trendy dishes inspired by viral social media food challenges, highlighting the impact on the food industry.
Food

Viral food trends: Reshaping the food industry and consumer habits

Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a direct result of a viral trend, quickly became the chain's No.

Isabella Cortez·April 17, 2026