These millennial food innovations range from budget-conscious grocery apps to healthy superfood subscriptions that are designed with convenience in mind. Known for their busy schedules, millennials are a demographic that is always under pressure and on the go.
Whether a young professional or a first-time parent, staying healthy can be a difficult feat for those leading a fast-paced lifestyle. Offering convenience, pre-made paleo, superfood and diet plan deliveries make staying fit easy for busy millennials.
Furthermore, millennial food innovations like anti-aging smoothies and protein-infused snacks target disease and aging effects, preventing them before they begin. As millennials mature, they are likely to monitor health defects more effectively than past generations. This is thanks to their desire for healthy food options, their increased awareness of fast food`s damaging effects and their access to convenient diet services like meal deliveries and intuitive mobile apps.
51 Millennial Food Innovations
From Budget-Friendly Grocery Apps to Fit Superfood Subscriptions:
Jana Pijak — Aug 3, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Rustic Raw Dessert Bars
This Quaint Cafe by StudioY Serves Up Raw, Vegan and Paleo Desserts
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DIY Juice Cleanses
Hip Latina Creates a Detox Drink Just in Time for Spring
49
Kombucha Tea Blends
Toronto's Pekoe Kombucha Bar is an Innovator in the World of Fermented Drinks
48
Detoxifying Juice Branding
Verve Juices Has a New Look for Its Line of Healthy Cleansing Drinks
47
Aeroponic Subscription Services
Windowfarms Delivers Urban Gardening Kits to One's Door
46
Boxed Mixology Subscriptions
SaloonBox Has Everything You Need to Make the Perfect Cocktail
45
Mystery Coffee Subscriptions
Coffee Subscription Boxes by Angels' Cup Spark Blind Taste Tests
44
Gourmet Sandwich Subscriptions
Weekly Food Subscription Cheese Posties Sends You Grilled Cheeses
43
Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Enjoy Quality-Meets-Value Shopping at 365 by Whole Foods Market
42
Exotic Instant Smoothies
Pitaya Plus' Dragon Fruit Smoothie Packs Supply a Superfood Boost
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Protein-Infused Coffees
The 'Protein Coffee Coolers' Provide a Caffeine Boost with an Added Twist
40
Distinct Restaurant Detoxes
Juice Cleanse Energize by Freshii Offers More than Healthy Beverages
39
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
Blue Apron's Meal Plans Include Those with Dietary Restrictions
38
Organic Community Stores
Dubai's Biorganic Health Food Shop Doubles as a Social Hub
37
Cat Food Cooking Schools
'Cooking School for My Cat and Me' Teaches How to Cook Pet Food
36
Fresh Meal Deliveries
The Fresh Diet Delivers Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner That's Never Been Frozen
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Skin-Benefiting Superfood Mixtures
The Superfood Blend From BlendCo Gives You Healthier Clear Skin
34
Activity-Encouraging Teas
Nudeytea's Tea Packets Pair Well with Health and Fitness Programs
33
Organic Artisan Sodas
Sky Valley’s New Root Beer Beverages are a Naturally Sweetened Soda Option
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Healthy Prepared Meals
Meal Preparation is Taken Care of with a Freshly Food Delivery
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Digital Diet Guides
The Food Matters Platform Creates a Three Day Detox System for Users
30
Vegan Cheese Sandwiches
Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Appeal to the Dairy-Free Audience
29
Protein Pancake Mixes
The 'Flapjacked' Pancake Mixes are a Simple High-Protein Breakfast Option
28
Coffee Cooking Classes
Nespresso and Chef Phil Howard Offer Lessons on the Science of Coffee
27
Group Food Deliveries
OrderUp Lets Large Groups of People Order Food Together
26
Detox Bone Soup Diets
Health Guru’s Promise Bone Broth Will Curb Your Appetite
25
Ginger Detox Smoothies
This Healthy Beverage from Oh My Veggies Boosts One's Immune System
24
Recipe Kit Subscriptions
HelloFresh Delivers Healthy and Fresh Ingredients on a Weekly Basis
23
Curated Culinary Subscriptions
Culiniste is a Montreal-Based Startup Making Cooking Well Easy
22
Spicy Health Potions
This Green Smoothie Recipe Contains Tropical Fruits and Spicy Jalapeno Pepper
21
Monthly Salami Subscriptions
Olympic Provisions is an Oregon-Based Salami of the Month Club
20
Convenient Mail-Order Meals
Blue Apron Lets You Skip the Hassle of Shopping So You Can Eat Faster
19
Anti-Aging Smoothies
This Smoothie Recipe Uses Anti-Aging Goji Berries to Increase Health
18
Cruelty-Free Cooking Shows
Pamela Anderson's Vegan Cooking Show Makes Animal-Free Food Fun
17
Sustainable Food Subscriptions
Door to Door Organics Delivers Fresh Natural Groceries to Your Door
16
Organically Sweet Smoothies
The Choco Superfood Smoothie Features Yacon Syrup
15
On-Demand Taco Deliveries
The Taco Bell Chain Has Officially Launched a Fast Food Delivery Service
14
Nutritious Blended Beverages
This Red Berry Smoothie Offers No Shortage of Health Benefits
13
Specialized Culinary Tours
This Online Platform Allows Travelers to Book Unique Gastronomic Tours
12
Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
The Zomato App Aids Food Delivery and Encourages Good Service
11
Cocktail-Inspired Green Juices
This Green Mojito Smoothie Recipe is Detoxifying and Delicious
10
Culinary Pairing Apps
The Tender Meal App is Like Tinder But for Meal Preferences
9
Vegan Cheese Shops
Vtopia Artisan Cheese Sells Only Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free Products
8
Healthy Seasonal Eateries
b.good's Restaurant Chain Has a Locally Sourced, Seasonal Menu
7
Portable Protein Packets
Nerush's Protein Supplement Comes in Packs That Combine with Water
6
Discount Grocery Apps
Flipp Gives Users Access to Grocery Store Deals and Discounts
5
Grain-Free Plant Pastas
Better Than Noodles are Ideal for Gluten-Free Diets
4
Recipe-Based Spice Subscriptions
This Subscription Service Provides Customized Spice Blends
3
Pre-Made Paleo Meals
The WHOLE30 Program Delivers Healthy Meals to One's Door
2
Quick Recipe Apps
The New 'Kptncook' App Helps Users Find Quick and Easy 30-Minute Recipes
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Budget-Conscious Grocery Apps
The FRESH Mobile App Gives Users Access to Deals and Dining Ideas
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Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
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High-Performance Sports Supplements
Chew Launches Sports Nutrition Product Fastfood for Endurance
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Personalized Nutrition Memberships
Zoe Helps People Eat in a Way That Makes Them Feel Better
Ready-to-Heat Meal Services
TEMPO Delivers Both Convenience and Taste
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Functional Micronutrient Bites
Biogena Moments' Sweet, Savory & Spicy Snacks Boost Health & Beauty
Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Lifestyle-Conscious Meal Kits
Home Chef and Life Time Partnered on New Meal Solutions
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
High-Fiber Instant Oatmeals
Mylk Labs Offers a Lineup of Better-for-you Instant Oatmeals
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Synthetic-Free One Bite Multivitamins
GEM Updated the Look and Design of its Multivitamins
Diet-Recommending Label Tools
Sifter Solutions Releases the 'Scan By Diet' Tool for Tailored Diets
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Plant-Powered Handheld Pockets
Mikey's Microwave Pockets Make a Hot, Flavorful Meal in Seconds
Subscription-Sourced Dog Foods
Hello Fresh Unveils the New Dog Food Subscription 'The Pets Table'
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Gut-Supporting Snack Bars
These New Bio&Me Bars Come in Three Delicious Flavors
AI-Powered Gut Health Apps
The Ayble App Helps People Recognize Their Trigger Foods
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Athletic Nutrition Frozen Meals
These New The Gym Kitchen Frozen Meals are Balanced
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Easeful Asian-Inspired Meal Kits
The Molly Yeh x Blue Apron Box Simplifies At-Home Cooking
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Nourishing Gen Z Skincare
'Nutritious' is a New Collection from Estée Lauder
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Australian Puppy Superfoods
Billy + Margot Crafts Functional Superfoods for a Variety of Pets
Dog Food Cookbooks
Dog Child's Products for Pet Parents Help with Cooking Dog Food at Home
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Child-Focused Gut Health Start-Ups
Alba Health is Helping Parents Raise a Healthier Generation
Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies
Evive Recently Launched the Nutrient-Packed Smoothie Pops
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Organic Superfood Powders
Niyama's New Range Includes the Goddess Greens & Superfoods Blend
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Crackers
These New Simple Mills Products Come in Two Flavors
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Genetic-Specific Nutrition Insights
GenoPalate is Bringing Genetic Personalization to Earth Fare
Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
The Prepdeck by Dash Provides Tools and Space for Meal Prep
Convenient Superfood Supplements
Ancient Nutrition Organic SuperGreens Have a Proprietary Blend
Single-Serve Superfood Powders
Bloom Green Stick Packs are Ready to Mix and Enjoy Anywhere
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Pod-Based Supplements
Superblends by Blueshift Revolutionizes Drinkable Supplements
Nutritious Pouch-Packaged Yogurts
The Nomadic Good To Go Range Includes Three Flavors
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Health-Promoting Superfood Blends
Kuli Kuli Foods Debuts Its New Organic Superfood Blends
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks
Greens First Protein Bars Come in Two Flavors
Instant Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Meals Eliminate the Time Needed to Cook Lentils
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits are Now Soy-Free and Gluten-Free
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
Functional Pantry Collections
Rite Aid Launches the Ello Market Private Label Brand
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Gut Health Meal Kits
The Green Chef Gut & Brain Health Recipes Come in Three Options
AI-Driven Grocery Services
Hungryroot is a First-of-Its-Kind Grocery and Recipe Delivery Service
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Nutritionist-Approved Pet Superfood Lines
Bundle x Joy is Health-focused, Ethical, and Playful
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Synchronized Nutrition-Tracking Apps
This App Can Leverage Data From Apple Health & Apple Watch
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Machine-Learning Recipe Apps
'littlecook.io' Helps Users Curb Food Waste, Plan Ahead and More
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Nutritionist-Crafted Meal Products
Jenny Craig Jenny Fresh Includes a Range of Delicious Options
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Kid-Friendly Superseed Mix-Ins
Tiny Sprouts Foods' Organic Superseed Boosters Nourish Young Kids
GLP-1-Focused Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Program Boast GLP-1-Focused Meal Plans
Gut-Friendly Grape Sodas
Poppi's Better-for-You Grape Soda is Packed with Prebiotics
Seasonal Complete Cleanses
Prominent Wellness Brand Reinvents Seasonal Cleanse with Superfoods
Medically Tailored Meal Plans
ModifyHealth Simplifies Meals for Diets That Need Modifications
Nutritionist-Formulated Supplements
Smart Protein Products Come in Active and Wellness Varieties
Meal-Scanning Calorie Apps
HealthifyMe Launches the 'Snap' Tool for Camera-Enabled Calorie Logging
Online Grocer Meal Planners
The ALDI Meal Planner Hub Offers Ample Inspiration for Recipes
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products
Merchant Gourmet Veg & Grains Pouches are Ready in Four-Minutes
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Food Management Apps
The KIFF App Helps Consumers Manage and Track the Freshness of Their Food
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives
GiftAMeal Partners with Restaurants to Offer Free Meals
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Pregnancy Wellness Plans
MyFitnessPal's Eating for Pregnancy Plan Supports Expectant Moms
Ready-to-Blend Smoothie Kits
'SmoothieBox' Offers Premade or Customizable Smoothie Kits
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Paleo Pasta Meal Kits
Kevin’s Natural Foods Launched Paleo-Certified, Heat-and-Eat Pasta Kits
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Family-Inspired Plant-Based Meals
These Pollen + Grace Meals Have Familiar Flavors in New Ways
Healthy Mexican QSR Bowls
Chipotle Debuts a Line of Lifestyle Bowls for Health-Conscious Consumers
All-in-One Nutrition Apps
The 'Bxlder' App Offers Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Services
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Effortless Nutrition Tracking
NutriNote Fosters a Supportive and Motivational Environment
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Chef-Prepared Home-Cooked Meals
Zomato Has Launched the 'Everyday' Home-Cooked Meal Service
Naturally Derived Plant Food Kits
Flourish Plant Food is Organic and Dense with Nutrients
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals
Perfect Servings Meals Just Need Water and Heating Before Eating