The February 2021 food trends highlight restaurant menu changes, ghost kitchens that have popped up in response to the increased popularity of third-party delivery apps, better-for-you snacking alternatives, and a range of a festive products.
One such example comes from Kraft, who launched a bright pink candy-flavored macaroni and cheese in light of Valentine's Day. To promote the limited edition release, the company launched a contest that allows fans to enter for the chance to win a box for themselves.
With more consumers limiting their grocery store visits in response to the pandemic, DeliverySafe created an insulated and secure box that can be used to store food boxes and grocery deliveries when the recipient isn't at home. The boxes can be locked with a digital system, which allows consumers to share the code with delivery staff so that they can leave their orders inside.
Top 100 Food Trends in February
From Autonomous Cooking Robots to AI-Informed Dairy Alternatives:
Riley von Niessen — Feb 28, 2021 — Lifestyle
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High-Dose THC Gummies
Kanha Belts are Low-Sugar Gummies with 50mg of THC
99
Lockable Delivery Boxes
DeliverySafe's Boxes are Insulated Keep Food & Meal Kits Safe & Fresh
98
Autonomous Cooking Robots
The RoboEatz Could Improve Food Safety Amid and Beyond Covid-19
97
Steakhouse Loungewear Sets
Steak Wear by Outback Celebrates the Chain's Mouthwatering Dishes
96
Hot Sauce Slices
Slice of Sauce is Available in Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne
95
Animal-Free Ingredient Startups
Motif FoodWorks Replicates Animal Fat to Create Plant-Based Food
94
Child-Made Snack Bars
The W.K Kellogg by Kids Snack Bars are Made with Fruits and Vegetables
93
Oven-Ready Meal Kits
Tyson's Oven Ready Family Size Kits Ease the Burden and Fatigue of Cooking
92
AI-Informed Plant-Based Dairy
Not Company Uses Its Giuseppe Algorithm to Test Its Formulas
91
Virtual Foodie Theme Parks
Google’s Online Umami Land Shares the Joy of Japanese Cuisine
90
Retro Valentine's Chocolate Boxes
See's Candies Created a Special Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box
89
Fish Sandwich Sea Shanties
Arby's TikTok Sea Shanty Promotes Its Crispy Fish Sandwich
88
Bio-Engineered Animal-Free Dairy
Change Foods Offers Sustainable Lactose-Free Dairy for the Future
87
Educational Plant-Based Startups
The Live Green Co. Combines Nature, Biotech and Machine Learning
86
Green Chile Chicken Wraps
Trader Joe's and Hatch Chile Chicken Wraps are Spicy and Cheesy
85
Luxurious Valentine's Day Chocolates
Rimini Chocolate Offers Made-to-Order, Giftable Treats
84
Double-Protein QSR Promotions
The Subway 'Go Pro' Option Doubles the Meat for Just $2
83
Hand-Drawn Ketchup Bottles
Heinz is Giving People the Chance to See Their Art on Packaging
82
Savory Keto Bars
KEHO's Savory Bites Come in Flavors Inspired by Global Cuisines
81
Japanese-Style Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' New Mr. Miyagi Dog is Part of a Chef Collaboration Series
80
Anti-Double-Dip Salsa Safely Kits
CHI-CHI'S New Kit Helps Ensure Safe Salsa Dipping Amid COVID-19
79
Gamer-Targeted Chewing Gums
ADATA XPG is Bringing XPG Gaming Gum to CES 2021
78
High-Protein Plant-Based Steaks
Formidable Meats Makes Flavorful and Sustainable Meat Substitutes
77
Plant-Based Powdered Eggs
Peggs are Sustainable Eggs Made by "Chickpeas Not Chicks"
76
Artisan Sprinkle Kits
American Crafts' Sprinkle Wand Kit Includes Interchangeable Attachments
75
Lychee-Flavored Cookies
Lychee Oreo Flavor Has Been Released in Celebration of the Lunar New Year
74
Bright Pink Boxed Macaroni
Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese Was Launched in Celebration of Valentine's Day
73
Hunger-Inspiring Lettuce Branding
Plenty's Greens are Packaged to Remind of Fast Food
72
Health-Focused Office Vending Machines
SALAD STAND Dispenses Sustainable Salad Meals in Akihabara
71
Super Food Egg Bites
Starbucks Launched Its Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites
70
Recyclable Fiber Noodle Cups
This Kraft Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cup is Being Tested
69
Conductive Cooking Bowls
The 'Bonbowl' Cooks Meals Using Induction Heating Technology
68
Jackfruit Protein Alternative Startups
Karana Uses Jackfruit to Make Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
67
General Tso's Chicken Wings
Zaxby's New General Tso's Boneless Wings Meal is Big on Flavor
66
Lab-Based Mammoth Steaks
Mammuty are Aiming to Give You a Taste of Extinct Animals
65
Plant-Based Meat-Inspired Products
These New Vivera Meat Alternatives are Packed with Protein
64
Over-the-Top Baking Kits
Duncan Hines' Epic Baking Kits Take Inspiration from Social Media
63
Better-for-You Instant Noodles
Immi Makes Healthy Instant Noodles are Plant-Based & Protein-Packed
62
Video Call Ad Reveals
M&M's Super Bowl Ad Will Be Revealed Via a Zoom Call
61
Artisan Floral Chocolates
Antidote Offers Rose and Lavender-Infused Dark Chocolate Bars
60
Food Waste Management Campaigns
China Controls Food Waste with the Clean Plate Campaign
59
Breakfast-Themed Ice Creams
Jeni's Breakfast Ice Cream Range Includes Unexpected Offerings
58
Cheesy Keto Snack Mixes
Hilo Life's Crunchy, Low-Carb Snacks Combine Nuts and Cheese
57
Vegan-Friendly Spanish Hams
Rollito Vegano Creates the First 100% Plant-based Serrano Ham
56
Sustainable Food Waste Chips
Confetti Fine Foods Creates Artisan Veggie Chips Without Additives
55
Versatile Snack Cereals
Hershey's ChocoBits Cereal Doubles as a Standalone Snack & Toast Topper
54
Fashionable Valentine's Day Chocolates
Girls Don't Cry and été have teamed up for Valentine's Day
53
Cannabis-Infused Valentine's Chocolates
A Royal Chocolate Bar Red Velvet is a Shareable Indulgence
52
Spring-Ready Baked Snack Updates
Nestlé Expanded Its Range of Toll House Morsels & More Flavors
51
Modernized Chinese Takeout Branding
Nice Day Updated Its Packaging with Related Department's Help
50
Resort-Created Convenience Stores
Deli-Xoxo is a Convenience Store from the Five-Star Casa Dorada
49
Immune-Boosting Protein Powders
KOS Blueberry Muffin Protein Powder Contains Spirulina & More
48
Super Bowl Snack Boxes
Stella Stadium Bites by Blue Apron Help with "Homegating"
47
Mini Dessert-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Created Mini Dessert Doughnuts to Celebrate Small Wins
46
Vegan-Friendly Coffee Pods
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Plant-Based Coffee Pods Come in Two Options
45
Better-for-You Soft-Baked Bars
Baked-Ins by Nature's Bakery are Loaded with Fruits & Veggies
44
Sous Vide Dark Kitchens
Cuisine Solutions and Pret A Manger are Debuting a DAK Concept in NYC
43
Cold-Pressed Greek Olive Oils
Oracle Olive Oil is Made With 100% Organic Koroneiki Olives
42
Dough Center Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Twist Comes in Two Flavor Options
41
Plant-Based Italian Milks
The Koita Plant-Based Milk Range is Being Launched in the US
40
Free-From Waffle Cone Chocolates
Raaka's Waffle Cone Dark Chocolate Bar is Gluten-Free
39
Sandwich Chain Supermarket Expansions
Subway Brand Products are Coming to Grocery Stores and Cafes
38
Lifestyle-Conscious Frozen Dessert Products
These New Breyers Ice Creams are Arriving for 2021
37
Dairy-Free Spread Branding
Vitalite Features New Branding That Boasts its Recipe
36
Dog-Friendly Macaron Treats
Bonne et Filou Boasts Extravagant and Luxurious Dog Treats
35
Functional Cheese Snacks
Babybel Plus+ Snacks are Enriched with Vitamins and Probiotics
34
Fortified High-Protein Yogurts
The Nomadic Dairy Yogurt+ Range is Rich in Vitamin D and More
33
Single-Ingredient Protein Powders
The Bob’s Red Mill Almond Protein Powder is Non-GMO
32
Luxe Ketchup Condiments
Foodgod's Truffle Ketchup is Made with Three Certified Organic Ingredients
31
Sweet Fried Chicken Tacos
Del Taco's New Honey Mango Crispy Chicken Taco is Savory and Sweet
30
Handcrafted Intricate Tea Sets
Rokkaku Ayako and AllRightReserved Work Together on a Tea Set
29
Cooking Startup Acquisitions
Weber Purchased June to Continue Developing Cooking Products
28
Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Bars
These Mars Vegan Candy Bars will be Available in the UK
27
Multi-Textured Candy Bars
The Whozeewhatzit Bar is Full of Crunchy, Chewy and Crispy Textures
26
Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Mixes
Puppy Scoop's Puppy Cake Ice Cream is a Playful Treat for Pets
25
Efficient Next-Gen Pizza Ovens
Hot Rocks' GEN3 Improves Upon Its Commercial Pizza Ovens
24
French Dessert-Inspired Turnovers
The McDonald's Japan Creme Brulee Pie is a New Take on a Classic
23
Dessert-Inspired Keto Donuts
The Elite Donut is Protein-Rich and Low in Net Carbs
22
Dessert-Inspired Snack Bars
The Nakd Almond Macaroon Snack Bars are Nutritiously Formulated
21
Bagel-Inspired Corn Cracker Snacks
The Craize Everything Bagel Crackers are Packed with Flavor
20
Mediterranean Stuffed Meatballs
Trader Joe’s Kibbeh are Inspired by Middle Eastern Cuisine
19
Fruity Champagne-Flavored Marshmallows
The Marshmallowist Offers a Raspberry + Champagne Flavor
18
Heart-Shaped Cheese Gifts
Wisconsin Cheese Created 500 Limited-Edition Valentine's Gifts
17
Single-Serving Fruit Sodas
Ribena Sparkling is Now Available in Single 330ml Cans
16
Take-Home TV Dinners
Lazy Dog Offers Seven Variations of Its Homemade TV Dinners
15
Edible Bonsai Tree Kits
Okashi De Tsukuru Bonsai is an Edible Bonsai Treat
14
Shanghai-Based Meat Alternative Startups
Hey Maet Offers Meat Substitutes for Chinese Consumers
13
Veganuary Cheat Sheet Campaigns
PETA Launches New Campaign to Promote Veganuary for Novices
12
Gourmet Rice Pudding Cups
Toronto's Rice Rice Baby Makes Fun Flavors Like Apple Pie & Strawbasil
11
Asian-Inspired Stir-Fry Cups
Cup Noodles Stir Fry is the Brand's First Soupless Cup
10
Two-in-One Ice Creams
Häagen-Dazs Duo Combines Two Complementary Flavors in a Single Pint
9
Celebratory Fine Food Bundles
The Provisions Festive Hamper Features Fine Cheeses, Wines and More
8
QSR-Themed Snack Chips
These New Walkers Max KFC Crisps Come in Two Flavor Options
7
Futuristic Burger Campaigns
Burger King France is Sending the Whopper to the Future
6
Expansive Plant-Based Cheese Ranges
The So Delicious Dairy Free Cheese Alternatives are Versatile
5
Cherry Blossom Curry Pouches
The Haru Mankai Sakura Curry is Made with Actual Flower Petals
4
Plant-Based Baby Cereals
The Baby's Only Organic Quinoa & Oat Cereal is Simple and Clean
3
Virtual Fried Chicken Concepts
Mojos is a Premium Chicken Brand from the Creators of Shakey Pizza
2
Certified Organic Cereals
Organic Honey & Chocolate Cheerios are Being Launched in the UK
1
Bold QSR Coffee Ranges
These New Dunkin' Limited Batch Coffees are Arriving for 2021
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Adult Toy-Themed Chocolates
These Tenga Chocolate Products are Perfect for Giri Choco
Animal-Free Ingredient Startups
Motif FoodWorks Replicates Animal Fat to Create Plant-Based Food
Child-Made Snack Bars
The W.K Kellogg by Kids Snack Bars are Made with Fruits and Vegetables
Retro Valentine's Chocolate Boxes
See's Candies Created a Special Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box
Bio-Engineered Animal-Free Dairy
Change Foods Offers Sustainable Lactose-Free Dairy for the Future
Educational Plant-Based Startups
The Live Green Co. Combines Nature, Biotech and Machine Learning
Luxurious Valentine's Day Chocolates
Rimini Chocolate Offers Made-to-Order, Giftable Treats
Spacesaving Slide-Out Kitchens
This Compact Galley Offers Separation of Workspaces and Storage
Cellular-Supporting Food Bites
Gem Debuts Anti-Supplements Immunity, Sleep and Calm Support Bites
Romantic Cake Kits
Bake Believe's Heart Cake Kit is Perfect for Valentine's Day Festivities
High-Protein Plant-Based Steaks
Formidable Meats Makes Flavorful and Sustainable Meat Substitutes
Plant-Based Powdered Eggs
Peggs are Sustainable Eggs Made by "Chickpeas Not Chicks"
Toastable Dessert Slices
Kameya Yoshinaga's Slice Yokan Reinvents Sweet Red Bean Desserts
Health-Focused Office Vending Machines
SALAD STAND Dispenses Sustainable Salad Meals in Akihabara
Hybrid Cheese Spreads
Laughing Cow Blends Combine Spreadable Cheese with Legumes
Recyclable Fiber Noodle Cups
This Kraft Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cup is Being Tested
Artful Small-Batch Skincare
Kindred Black's Serums, Masks, Oils & Salves Come in Glass Bottles
Automated Barista-Quality Milk Steamers
The HadinEEon Milk Steamer and Frother is Easy to Use
Artisan Floral Chocolates
Antidote Offers Rose and Lavender-Infused Dark Chocolate Bars
3D-Printed Valentine's Candies
Sugar Lab is Reinventing Candy Hearts, Strawberries & More
Cheesy Keto Snack Mixes
Hilo Life's Crunchy, Low-Carb Snacks Combine Nuts and Cheese
Sustainable Food Waste Chips
Confetti Fine Foods Creates Artisan Veggie Chips Without Additives
Versatile Snack Cereals
Hershey's ChocoBits Cereal Doubles as a Standalone Snack & Toast Topper
Cannabis-Infused Valentine's Chocolates
A Royal Chocolate Bar Red Velvet is a Shareable Indulgence
Ready-to-Drink Cereal Beverages
The New Froot Loops Cereal Beverage is Like Drinkable Cereal
Instant Functional Beverages
'With Benefits' Flavors are Fortified with Vitamins & Adaptogens
Pink Sneaker-Inspired Vases
An Air Jordan 1 vase from Original Rose is Perfect for Valentine's Day
Super Bowl Snack Boxes
Stella Stadium Bites by Blue Apron Help with "Homegating"
Cooking-Capable Food Processors
This Innovative Food Processor Can Prepare & Cook Ingredients
Mini Dessert-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Created Mini Dessert Doughnuts to Celebrate Small Wins
Better-for-You Soft-Baked Bars
Baked-Ins by Nature's Bakery are Loaded with Fruits & Veggies
Greenery-Laden Urban Footbridges
This Bridge Envisions Orchards & Gardens For Central Paris
Dough Center Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Twist Comes in Two Flavor Options
Free-From Waffle Cone Chocolates
Raaka's Waffle Cone Dark Chocolate Bar is Gluten-Free
Bold Heart Adorned Jeans
The High Waist Heart Print Wide Leg Jeans are Perfect for Valentine's Day
Fortified High-Protein Yogurts
The Nomadic Dairy Yogurt+ Range is Rich in Vitamin D and More
Luxe Ketchup Condiments
Foodgod's Truffle Ketchup is Made with Three Certified Organic Ingredients
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Superfoodio Peanut Butter Chocolate is Rich in Plant-Based Protein
Fried Dessert Marshmallows
Etsy's TheSweetRetreatShop Offers Artisan Churro Marshmallows
Branded Plant-Based Promotions
Costco Promotes 'Veganuary' to Over 15 Million Customers
Plant-Based Leather Bags
Poppy Barley's PB PLNT Bags are Made with Cactus Leather
French Dessert-Inspired Turnovers
The McDonald's Japan Creme Brulee Pie is a New Take on a Classic
Lifestyle-Conscious Breads
These Little Northern Bakehouse Organic Breads Come in Three Varieties
Plant-Based Chicken Chains
Next Level Clucker Serves Vegan Chicken Sandwiches, Wings & Tenders
Dessert-Inspired Snack Bars
The Nakd Almond Macaroon Snack Bars are Nutritiously Formulated
Lab-Grown Meat Asian Expansions
Mitsubishi & Aleph Farms Enter Japan with Lab-Grown Meat
Calorie-Reduced Keto Ice Creams
Nick's and Perfect Day are Launching a Keto Ice Cream Range
Clean-Label Wellness Supplements
A 30-Day Supply of vit's Plant-Based Softgels Costs $10
Naturally Sweetened Keto Jams
GOOD GOOD Updated Its Line of Healthy Spreads with Three New Flavors
Modular Fried Chicken Stores
Golden Chick's Modular Stores Could Benefit Its Franchisees
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Subscriptions
Cococlectic is a Vegan Chocolate Subscription Service
Shanghai-Based Meat Alternative Startups
Hey Maet Offers Meat Substitutes for Chinese Consumers
Savory Baby Cereals
These New Kendamil Weaning Cereals Come in Two Flavor Options
Minty Makeup Collections
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Mint Melt Takes Inspiration from Ice Cream
Healthy Pizza Lineups
Your Pie's New Healthy Choices Craft Series Features a Keto Friendly Pizza
Low-Carb Pizza Bowls
Marco's Pizza Has Added Customizable Pizza Bowls to Its Menu
Plant-Based Sous Vide Bites
The Just Egg Sous Vide Bites are Made with Mung Bean Protein
Indulgent Keto Coffee Creamers
Moola's Keto Creamers are Made with a Rich Coconut Cream Base
Plastic-Free Multipack Packaging
The Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Packaging Replaces Shrink Wrap
Free-From Raw Cacao Bars
Blue Stripes' Ancient Cacao Bar is Non-GMO, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Ingredient-Focused Chocolate Bars
The Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate Cashew Highlights New Branding
Virtual Valentine's Tastings
Ethel M Chocolates is Hosting Experiences for Valentine's Day Weekend
Pull-Apart Meatless Drumsticks
Shandi Global's Vegan Drumsticks Mimic the Look & Taste of Meat
Fermented Nutrient-Rich Dairy
Legendairy Foods Develops Milk Protein-based Dairy Products
Nut-Free Vegan Queso Dips
LOCA's Plant-Based Potato Queso is Both Healthy and Delicious
Mexican-Inspired Chocolate Disks
Taza Chocolate's Chocolate Disks Boast a Variety of Bold Flavors
Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Cookies
Pillsbury Launched Adorable Valentine's Day Cookies
Celebratory Icelandic Chocolate Gifts
The Omnom Love Collection Includes Two Tasty Options
Coffee Cocoa Cereals
OffLimits' Dash Cereal "Turns the Milk to Cold Brew"
Smooth Organic Keto Cold Brews
Remedy Organics Cold Brew Keto Offers Both Protein and Energy
Low-ABV Hard Kombuchas
GT's Hard Kombucha Has Just 3% ABV
Bavarian Takeout Bundles
The Bavarian Boxed Bundle Includes Three to Five Multi-Course Meals
Peanut Brownie Ice Cream Bars
SNICKERS Unveils a New Twist on a Fan-Favorite Item
Freeze-Dried Gelato Chocolates
TCHO's Dark Chocolate Mint Chip Gelato Flavor Boasts 62% Cacao
Virtual Sauce Shops
Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce Shop Shares Limited-Edition Flavors
Plant-Based QSR Ingredients
Eat Just Vegan Egg Substitute is Coming to Dicos in China
Customizable Hummus Kits
Sabra's Create your Own Play Snack Kit Creates a Game Day Hummus Board
Canadian Coffee Shop Cereals
The Post Tim Hortons Café Mocha Flavoured Cereal is Rich and Smooth
Vegetarian-Friendly Chicken Wings
Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express Released Vegetarian Chick’n Vings
Fast-Food Frozen Curly Fries
Arby's Frozen Curly Fries Canbe Found in the Grocery Aisle
Limited Heart-Shaped Cereals
Cheerios Emphasizes Heart Health with Happy Heart Shaped Cereal
Prepackaged Springtime Baking Kits
These Betty Crocker Baking Kits are Limited-Edition
Swedish-Style Frozen Desserts
NICK'S Vegan Ice Cream Features Animal-Free Dairy from Perfect Day
Iconic Plant-Based Burgers
Burger King is Offering Meatless 'Whoppers' to Consumers In China
Drink-Sponsored Football Events
Pepsi's 2021 Super Bowl Ad Will Kickoff the Halftime Show
Spicy Chicken Nugget Revivals
McDonald's is Bringing Back a Fan Favorite for a Limited Time Only
QSR Pathogen Control Tech
Some McDonald's Locations are Implementing UV Lights to Fight Pathogens
Ghost Hunter-Themed Cereals
General Mills is Celebrating Ghostbusters: Afterlife with a New Cereal
Saucy Chicken Sausage Pizzas
MOD Pizza's New Wayne Pizza is Made with the Brand's White Sauce
Crispy Hot Chicken Sandwiches
Boston Market Now Has a Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Creamy Savoury Vegan Spreads
Oatly Debuts New Vegan Spreads and a Whippable Vegan Cream
QSR-Themed Meat Snacks
The Slim Jim Chili Cheese Coney-Flavored Meat Sticks are Tasty
Plant-Based Fast Food Partnerships
Taco Bell and Beyond Meat will Partner in 2021
Dip-Branded Game Day Giveaways
Fans Can Win the Heluva Good! Virtual Snacking Buddy
Cinnamon-Infused Toffee Treats
Chocolate Inspirations' Happy by Chocolate Cinnamon Toast Toffee
All-Vegan Pizza Menus
Topper's Pizza Has Added Veganstix to Its Vegan-Friendly Menu
Health-Focused Heart-Shaped Cereal
The Heart-Shaped Cheerios Launch for Heart Health Month
Virtual Plant-Based Taquerias
Más Veggies Taqueria is a Virtual Concept from Veggie Grill
Fruit-Infused Chicken Alternatives
This 'Vegetarian Chicken' Utilizes Meaty Indian Jackfruit
Peer-Recommended Pizza Platforms
@Pizza on Instagram Directs Users to the Best Local Pizza Spots
Mystery Guest Chip Ads
The New Doritos 3D Crunch Ad Will Spotlight a Secret Celebrity Guest
Homestyle Peruvian Restaurants
La Granja Satisfies Cravings for Fresh, Homestyle Cooked Food
International Fried Chicken Expansions
Dave's Hot Chicken is Opening Up a Location in Toronto
Hot Pepper-Infused Cheeses
Romeo’s Pizza Created a Super Spicy 'Enter Carolina Reaper Cheese'
Boomer-Targeted Oat Milk Campaigns
Oatly's 'Help-Dad' Shares Resources for Ditching Dairy
Meatless Steak Food Trucks
Redefine Meat Held a Large-Scale Blind Tasting Targeting Meat Eaters
Hybrid Fajita Tacos
Tijuana Flats' New Fajita Tacos are the Perfect Cross Between 2 Classic Dishes
QSR Cage-Free Egg Commitments
Dairy Queen Will Strictly Use Cage-Free Eggs in All of Its Products