The May 2016 food product trends reveal the ongoing demand for both health-centric products and decadent dishes that are meant for indulging in. Indeed, while many brands are shifting their attention towards better-for-you products, there is still a significant demand for outrageous dishes that push the boundaries of food.
The push for healthier food products is particularly evident when it comes to allergen-free foods. This largely refers to foods that are free from gluten, soy, dairy and other ingredients that cannot be consumed by those with certain health issues. As a result, companies have begun churning out alternative products such as coconut-based soft serve, gluten-free tartlets and vegan-friendly mayonnaise.
On the other hand, the May 2016 food product trends show that consumers still enjoy indulging in decadent food items every now and then. This is largely true of fast food restaurants that continue to experiment with unexpected flavors and exotic ingredients. Some examples of these decadent dishes include cookie-flavored donuts, pasta-topped pizzas and four-patty beef burgers.
Top 60 Food Product Ideas in May
From Extra-Meat Quesadillas to Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers:
Katherine Pendrill — May 20, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Prehistoric Popsicle Treats
This Popsicle for Kids Includes a Surprise Inside Its Frozen Core
59
Water-Based Japanese Cakes
The Raindrop Cake is a Dessert Made from Mineral Water and Agar
58
Food-Printing Restaurants
'Food Ink.' from byFlow is a Pop-Up 3D Printing Restaurant in Europe
57
Vegan Sushi Burgers
This Alternative Burger Recipe is Made with Traditional Sushi Ingredients
56
Whole Fruit Popsicles
'Pop Fruit' Makes Frozen Fruit Popsicles from Pineapples and Mangos
55
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
This Japanese Treat Consists of Soft-Serve Ice Cream Wrapped in Gold Leaf
54
Ice Cream Capsules
This Convenient Ice Cream Concept Boasts Brain-Boosting Properties
53
Technicolor Grilled Sandwiches
This Rainbow Grilled Cheese is Colored Based on Each Food Flavor
52
Galactic Sword Popsicles
The Star Wars Ice Pop Maker Shapes Liquids into Edible Lightsabers
51
Homemade Cannabis Butters
This Natural Cooking Butter Recipe is Made Using THC and Coconut Oil
50
CGI Character Pastries
These Sweet Treats are Decorated As Popular Disney Animated Characters
49
Edible Gummy Soda Bottles
Edible Gummy Drinks and Shapes Are Taking the Internet by Storm
48
Fan-Picked Candy Flavors
The 'Flavor Vote' Promotion Allows Fans to Choose the Next M&M’s Flavour
47
Specialty Sandwich Menus
The Specialty Sandwiches from Schlotzsky's Features Flavorful Ingrediants
46
Organic Superfood Purees
Shine Organics' Combines the Purest Produce and Micronutrients
45
Handheld Fried Egg Breakfasts
The Restaurant is Selling Huevos Estrellados in Portable Chip Bags
44
Squeezable Ready-Made Sauces
Heinz Uses Doypack Pouches for Cost and Convenience
43
Dessert-Inspired Almond Spreads
Buff Bake's Almond Butter Spread Tastes Like Birthday Cake
42
Hearty Tater Tot Dishes
The New 'Loaded Po'taters' Put a Decadent Twist on Bite-Sized Potatoes
41
Miniature Mountain Chocolates
Mount Fuji in Japan is Reproduced to Small Scale in Matcha and Candy
40
Seasonal Sandwich Menus
The Bruegger's Bagels Spring Menu Includes Apple-Topped Sandwiches
39
Soft-Serve Coconut Desserts
'CocoWhip' is a Bio-Fermented Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
38
Dessert-Packed Desserts
'The Bazooka' is a Big Dessert Cannoli Packed with 50 Regular Cannolis
37
Hybrid Hamburger Menus
Carl's Jr. is Testing Out a Range of Burgers with Unexpected Toppings
36
Quick-Serve Canned Foods
The 'Daddy Cooks at Home' Range Emphasizes the Ease of Cooking
35
Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams
The Matcha McFlurry Combines Vanilla Ice Cream with Green Tea Powder
34
Wage Gap Cakes
The Paul Bakery Marked Equal Pay Day with 'Bittersweet Pies'
33
Indulgent Cookie-Flavored Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Spring Menu Features Three Cookie-Themed Donuts
32
Pasta-Topped Pizzas
The New Spaghetti & Meatball Pizza Combines Two Beloved Comfort Foods
31
Festive Frozen Paella
This Seafood Paella Can Be Prepared In 20 Minutes
30
Discount Meal Boxes
The $5 Bonafide Big Box Contains an Entire Meal in One Compact Container
29
Egg Waffle Cones
These Hong Kong Egg Waffles Sundaes From Eggloo Include Other Asian Influences
28
Bakery-Inspired Pancakes
The New Cupcake Pancakes from IHOP are Inspired by a Sweet Treat
27
Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers
These Gluten-Free Appetizers are Simple, Tantalizing Starters
26
Hybrid Korean Sandwiches
The Korean French Dip Sandwich is the Latest Dominique Ansel Creation
25
Pretzel-Based Breakfast Sandwiches
The Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich is Served on a Soft Pretzel Roll
24
Extra-Meat Quesadillas
The 'Doubledilla' Features a Double Portion of Steak or Chicken
23
Four-Patty Beef Burgers
The Giga Big Mac Has More Than Twice as Much Meat as a Regular Big Mac
22
Nutritious Avocado Oil Sprays
The New Avocado Oil from Chosen Foods Comes in a Handy Spray Can
21
Prairie Pork Products
Tyson Foods' New Pork Brand Comprises Antibiotic-Free Meat
20
Kale Potato Chips
Simply 7 Makes a Kale Snack That Looks Like a Potato Chip
19
Toasted Wheat Snacks
The Kracklin' Kamut Wheat Snack Offers Tempting Flavors and Textures
18
Plant-Based Sandwich Spreads
Sir Kensington's Vegan Mayonnaise is Made with Aquafaba
17
Tandoori Chicken Burgers
the Pulled Chicken Burger is the newest dish from McDonald's Hong Kong
16
Preservative-Free Baby Foods
This Non-GMO Baby Food Consists of All Natural Ingredients
15
Lettuce Burger Buns
The MOS Yasai Burger is Served Inside of a Leafy Lettuce Bun
14
Greek-Themed Pita Sandwiches
The New Gyros from Arby's Put a Greek Twist on Roasted Beef
13
Comprehensive Seafood Meals
The $5 Reel Deal Box from Long John Silver's Includes Chicken and Fish
12
Beer-Infused Spreads
This Delicious Marmalade is Infused With Innis & Gunn's IPA Beer
11
Japanese-Style Onion Rings
The New Panko Onion Rings are Made with Japanese-Style Breadcrumbs
10
Child-Centric Frozen Meals
Kiddyum's Frozen Meals Are Delicious and Nutritious
9
Olympics-Inspired Yogurt Flavors
The New Chobani Flavors are Inspired by the 2016 Olympic Games
8
Gourmet Coffee Shop Wraps
This Chain is Expanding Its Exisiting Line of Portable Meal Options
7
Creamy Vegan Condiments
The 'Cheesy Sauces' by 'The Honest Stand' are Made Entirely Without Dairy
6
Campfire Ice Cream Treats
The New Oreo S'mores Blizzard is Inspired by a Sweet Summer Treat
5
Hash Brown-Stuffed Burritos
This Hybrid Breakfast Wrap Combines Two Dishes into One
4
All-Chicken Sausages
These Antibiotic-Free Natural Sausages Boast No Pork Casings or Preservatives
3
Unconventional Vegetable Mixes
Tommy's Superfoods Combines Beets, Carrots, Potatoes and Apples
2
Boozy Sake Granolas
The Amazake Sugary Cereal is Meant to be Consumed With Milk and Sake
1
Single-Origin Ice Creams
Choctál Puts a Global Spin on Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream
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The Wingstop Hot Box Satisfies Spicy, Cheesy & Salty 4/20 Cravings
Vegan Collagen Tortilla Chips
Whale Sperm Tortillas Share the Benefits of Vegan Collagen
Decadent Yogurt Snacks
The 'Cultured Creme' Yogurt Range is Free Of Artificial Ingredients
Guilt-Free Frozen Arepas
TOAST-IT's Minimal-Ingredient Arepas are Marketed as Sandwich Thins
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings
Feel Good Foods Debuts the Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings
Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
Eat Real's New Rebranding Highlights Nutritious Ingredients
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Meat Alternative Egg Bites
Veggies Made Great's Frittata Bites Now Include Beyond Meat® Options
Plant-Based Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro's Toaster Pastries are Powered by Whole Grains
Vegan Dessert Chain Menus
Heavenly Desserts Has Launched a Plant-Based Menu for Veganuary 2024
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Cheesy Nutrition-Conscious Burritos
These Real Good Foods Cheese Burritos are Protein-Packed
Refined Vegan Cheese Products
Sheese Vegan Cheese Announced a New Recipe and Branding
Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Plant-Based Meat Products
The Tofoo Co Teams Up with Temple of Seitan on New Plant-Based Products
Mexican-Owned Prebiotic Sodas
Mayawell's Better-for-You Sodas Celebrate Their Heritage
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
Free2b's Newest Mini Cups Feature Over-the-Top Flavors
Gut-Friendly Cookies
Toto Foods' Feel-Good Cookies Avoid Inflammatory Ingredients
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Allergen-Free Pastry Crusts
Sweet Loren's Launches Three New Allergy-Friendly Crust Products
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Allergy-Friendly Cookie Doughs
Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookie Dough is Egg-Free & Gluten-Free
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Olive Oil Cheeses
GOOD PLANeT Foods' New Line Addresses Demand from Flexitarians
Alternative Cultured Cheeses
Seeductive Foods Uses Regenerative & Upcycled Ingredients
Naturally Formulated Condiment Ranges
These fu:di Sauces Come in 11 Varieties
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Novelties
WNWN Food Labs is Transforming the Future of Chocolate
Crispy Meat-Free Chicken Products
Tender’lish Includes Four Delicious Chicken Alternatives
Bun-Flavored Easter Mayos
Heinz's Hot Cross Bun Mayo with Cinnamon Spices & Fruit Pieces
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Demand-Driven Cheese Products
These New Saputo Cheese Products Come in Two Options
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Multi-Textured Stuffed Snacks
Rivals' Dual-Texture Snacks are Powered by Pea Protein
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Allergy-Friendly Pizza Menus
These New Allergy-friendly Menus Cater to Dietary Restrictions
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits are Now Soy-Free and Gluten-Free
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Flings are Low-Sugar, Low-Carb and Naturally Flavored
Truffle-Infused Mayonnaises
Hunter & Gather's Avocado Oil White Truffle Mayonnaise is a Luxe Treat
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Vegan Veggie Fries
These Frozen Fries Offer a Copious Helping Of Vegetables
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Savory Korean-Style Pancakes
Lucky Foods Makes It Easy to Enjoy Korean Pancakes
Umami Plant-Based Mayos
The Kewpie Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread Veganizes a Viral Product
Spicy Seafood Glazes
Five Star's Glazing Butter Enhances Fish, Vegetables, Pasta & More
Pizza-Flavored Pretzel Snacks
The Quinn Pizzeria Cheezy Filled Pretzel Nuggets are Gluten-Free
International Cuisine Simmering Sauces
These Tasty Bite Simmer Sauces Come in Five Varieties
Umami Mushroom Patties
The Actual Truffle Burger Celebrates the Taste of Vegetables
Medically Tailored Meal Plans
ModifyHealth Simplifies Meals for Diets That Need Modifications
Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Launches a New Snack Line Featuring Vegetable Puffs
Meat-Free Deli Proteins
Quorn Launches the New Meat-Free Deli Products with Enhanced Flavors
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
These Cleveland Kitchen Products are Arriving at Publix
Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs
CRAVE's Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits Offer an Alternative to Popular Snacks
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
Plant-Powered Breakfast Clubs
Violife's Wiiildy Good Breakfast Club Treats Consumers to a Meal
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Sour Cream-Based Dip Products
Daisy Dips Come in Two Tasty, Free-From Flavor Options
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Baby-Friendly Quinoa Puffs
Awsum Snacks SuperFood Baby Puffs Come in Four Flavors
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Clean-Ingredient Cookie Doughs
Doughy Makes Free-From Cookie Dough with Seven Ingredients or Less
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Flavor-Enhanced QSR Wrap Menus
The McDonald’s McWrap and Chicken Snack Wrap Menu Has Been Revamped
International Cuisine Side Dishes
Tilda Tasty Sides Come in Four Flavor Varieties
Ready-to-Cook Restaurant-Inspired Products
Tesco Taste Shack Has Chicken Dishes, Sides and More
Clean-Ingredient Macaroni Meals
Myles Comfort Foods’ Frozen Mac and Cheese is Protein-Packed
Convenience Store Condiment Collections
The Cottage Delight Convenience Range is Accessible
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Ready-to-Use Gluten-Free Doughs
Gluten Free Easy Introduces a Game-Changing Solution in the Market
Gluten-Free Instant Macaronis
These Goodles Gluten-Free Products Come in Two Options
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Southern-Style Egg-Free Mayos
Duke’s Plant-Based Mayo Builds on a Fan-Favorite Product
Tasty Convenience Retailer Snacks
The Rutter's Lover's Inspired Food Menu is Available 24/7
Retailer-Exclusive Product Packaging
Egglife Foods Revamps the Packaging for its Sam's Club Launch
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Flavorful Festive Food Products
These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
Bold Snacking Cheeses
Crystal Farms Dairy Co.'s New Flavors Elevate Eating Occasions
Mainstream Keto-Friendly Bakery Products
The Toufayan Bakeries Keto Range is Packed with Fiber
Convenient Christmastime Foods
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Consumer-Driven Frozen Snack Ranges
These New Farm Rich Products Come in Three Varieties
Versatile Artisan Dip Products
These New La Terra Fina Products Range from Sweet to Spicy
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Plant-Based QSR Collections
Shake Shack Launches the New Veggie and Non-Dairy Menu Items
Elevated Fresh Snacking Dips
Marie's Fresh Produce Dips Come in Four Flavors
Gluten-Free Egg Patties
Veggies Made Great Now Offers New Veggie-Infused Egg Patties
Plant-Based Home Chef Products
These New TiNDLE Products Respond to Consumer Needs
Flavored Free-From Yogurt Products
five:am Organic Added Three New Products to its Portfolio
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Allergy-Friendly Alt Puddings
WayFare Makes Dairy-Free Puddings with Butter Beans and Oats
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Deviled Eggs
Deviled WunderEggs Launched to Simplify Seasonal Entertaining
Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Plant-Based Pickle-Flavored Dips
Good Foods Dill Pickle Chip Dip is Dairy-Free Yet Creamy
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
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Griddled Food Fairs
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Cruciferous Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Makes Veggie-Based, High-Protein Baked Puffs
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Indian Cuisine-Inspired QSR Menus
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Puffy Plant-Based Snacks
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Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
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Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries
Gluten Free Easy Brings Satisfying Options to the Freezer Aisle
Elevated Frozen Seafood Products
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Warming Winter Snack Ranges
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Blackened Chicken Salad Toppers
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Pizza-Inspired Tofu Quiches
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