Food Trends

The world of flavor, food packaging and the future of food is constantly shifting in exciting ways. Trend Hunter’s food category features the best of the best in the world of edibles, from consumer packaged goods to the most cutting-edge food blogger recipes.
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Mexican-Style BBQ Sauces
Mexican-Style BBQ Sauces
The HERDEZ Asada Line is Available Exclusively at Walmart
HERDEZ, which is considered by many to be the number one salsa brand in Mexico — has launched a new Mexican-style BBQ sauce collection called HERDEZ Asada. This range is available exclusively at... MORE
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Cholula has launched its boldest summer campaign to date under the name Cho-lu-la! and the marketing activation centers on an energetic rhythmic chant designed to make the brand’s name more... MORE
Edgy Mini Bagel Branding
Edgy Mini Bagel Branding
Dave’s Killer Bread's Mini Bagels are Available in Two Varieties
Dave’s Killer Bread has introduced a new product called Mini Bagels. Available in Plain Awesome and Epic Everything varieties, this offering seeks to be practical and satisfying. The Mini... MORE
Protein Burger Buns
Protein Burger Buns
The Low-Carb TN Food American Bun Packs 19 Grams of Protein
TN Food American Bun is a low-carb, protein-rich reimagining of the classic burger bun, fit for modern audiences looking to enjoy a savory favorite and get more than a conventional bun can offer.... MORE
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
The Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Strawberry Freshtival menu is making its way to the brand's participating locations as a series of strawberry-forward menu options for consumers to try out this... MORE
Cereal-Inspired Pizzeria Treats
Cereal-Inspired Pizzeria Treats
&pizza Fruity Crispy Little Dippers are Sweet Yet Airy
&pizza Fruity Crispy Little Dippers are a new playful menu item from the pizzeria brand that's arriving with springtime in mind to offer consumers a lighter dessert or treat to try out on their... MORE
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Goalden Balls Celebrate the Excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Golden Wonder Goalden Balls have been debuted from the snack brand in the UK as a product that celebrates the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in a playful way. The snack product starts off with... MORE
Collaboration Gut Health Smoothies
Collaboration Gut Health Smoothies
Lifeway and Erewhon Partnered for the Tropical Lifeway Smoothie
Lifeway and Erewhon have announced a new partnership in the form of the Tropical Lifeway Smoothie as a gut health-focused refreshment perfect for enjoying this spring. The smoothie will be... MORE
Branded Sauce Seafood Menus
Branded Sauce Seafood Menus
Long John Silver’s and Frank's RedHot Buffalo Partnered on a New Menu
Long John Silver’s and Frank's RedHot Buffalo announced a partnership that will see the QSR seafood brand offering up a menu that puts the namesake hot sauce in the spotlight. The menu features... MORE
Plant-Based Burrata Alternatives
Plant-Based Burrata Alternatives
Julienne Bruno's Vegan-Friendly Burrella Enhances Salad & Pasta
Julienne Bruno's Burrella is a wholly plant-based burrata alternative that's best served cold and used to enhance everything from salads to pastas. This delicate, award-winning product boasts a... MORE
Honey Spoon
Honey moves into the single-serve format with utensil-dispensed packaging
Trend - Food brands are making single-serve, pre-portioned honey packs shaped like spoons or stirrers. Typically made from sealed foil or biodegradable plastic, consumers can simply peel open the pack instead of carrying both a utensil and a jar to use directly in tea, coffee, or over food.

Insight - Consumers are often looking for products that simplify their consumption experience without sacrificing taste. Brands are meeting this need by combining sweeteners and utensils in one, eliminating the mess and hassle of jars while offering portability, portion control, and a touch of novelty. For brands, this transforms honey from a pantry staple into a convenient, lifestyle-driven product that feels premium and giftable, especially for consumers who consume the product regularly.
Workshop Question - How can your brand reimagine packaging so it delivers built-in functionality that makes life easier for consumers?
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Peelable Gummy Candies
Peelable Gummy Candies
Favorite Day's Peelable Gummy Candies Delight with an Interactive Component
Most gummy candies deliver their magic in a single pop, with a satisfying chew and a rush of flavor, but Favorite Day's Peelable Gummy Candies reimagine the format entirely to add a playful,... MORE
Limited-Edition Runway-Ready Cookies
Limited-Edition Runway-Ready Cookies
The Crumbl Cerulean Sugar Cookie Elevates a Classic
The Crumbl Cerulean Sugar Cookie is making its way to participating locations this week in celebration of the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to help get fans ready for the latest installment... MORE
Sourdough-Style Tortillas
Sourdough-Style Tortillas
Siete Foods' New Gluten-Free Tortillas are Soft, Pliable & Mildly Tangy
Siete Foods unveiled Sourdough Style Tortillas as a new, fluffy, flour-like tortilla offering with a soft and pliable texture, a mild tang crafted through modern fermentation. This versatile... MORE
Relaunched Chicken Pizza Promotions
Relaunched Chicken Pizza Promotions
Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pollo Pizza is Back with an Apology
The Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pollo pizza has been relaunched in the UK in response to consumer demand after being delisted and has reappeared alongside an a-pollo-gy (AKA an apology) from the brand.... MORE
Value-Minded Slider Burger Deals
Value-Minded Slider Burger Deals
The White Castle 10-Sack Deal is Arriving for the Spring
The White Castle 10-sack deal is being debuted by the QSR brand with tight budgets in mind to work well for families and foodies alike looking to keep costs low without skimping on flavor. The... MORE
Artisanal Single-Serve Cocktail Mixers
Artisanal Single-Serve Cocktail Mixers
These New Double Dutch Mixers Come in Nine Options
These new Double Dutch mixers have made their debut from the brand as part of its refreshed range of drink products that are perfect for consumers looking to craft quality cocktails from home. The... MORE
Juice-Based Hydration Beverages
Juice-Based Hydration Beverages
Tropicana Hydrate Blends Juice, Coconut Water and Electrolytes
Tropicana Hydrate is a new series of hydration beverages crafted with the brand's juice expertise at the forefront to offer consumers a delicious, functional drink options. The drinks start off... MORE
Functional Matcha Beverage Ranges
Functional Matcha Beverage Ranges
Free Soul and PerfectTed Partnered for Two Cafe-Inspired Mixes
Free Soul and PerfectTed have announced a new partnership to offer consumers a series of functional beverage products that leverage nutritious formulations with flavorful ingredients. The range... MORE
Plant-Based Global Cuisine Croquettes
Plant-Based Global Cuisine Croquettes
The Gosh! Croquettes Come in Indian and Italian Varieties
Gosh! Croquettes have been unveiled as a new series of plant-based foods from the UK-based brand crafted with the premium at-home sharing category in mind to work well as an appetizer, snack and... MORE
Operator Franchise Structure Models
Operator Franchise Structure Models
Dog Haus Introduced Its Operator Partnership Program
Dog Haus introduced a new franchise structure designed to center restaurant operators in ownership and leadership, featuring equity stakes, senior corporate roles, and Board representation. The... MORE
Simplified Food Campaigns
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
gusto! relaunched its Feel Good Flavor initiative, an Atlanta-born fast-casual brand refocusing on less-processed menu items and clearer ingredient stories, featuring a renewed commitment to... MORE
Super-Frozen Tuna Methods
Super-Frozen Tuna Methods
Oddisea Introduced the SuperFrozen Tuna ULT Program
Oddisea introduced a SuperFrozen tuna program aimed at expanding US use of ultra-low temperature (ULT) preservation, featuring chilled-to-freeze handling and supply-chain protocols designed to lock... MORE
Small-Scale Brewery Conversion Plans
Small-Scale Brewery Conversion Plans
Isle Of Gigha Brewery Approved For Lannigan Microbrewery
Argyll and Bute Council approved plans to convert an existing stone building at Achavinish on the Isle of Gigha into a small-scale brewery, proposed by homebrewers Anna and Dave Lannigan, featuring... MORE
Scent-Inspired Cookies
Scent-Inspired Cookies
Monday Haircare and Crème London Made Signature Scents an Edible Experience
In celebration of Monday Haircare's new bodycare range, Monday Haircare and Crème London are teaming up to bring a pop-up experience to Crème London’s Notting Hill location on select dates in... MORE
Fantastical Fruit Puddings
Fantastical Fruit Puddings
Magnolia Bakery is Serving Mother's Cookies Strawberry Banana Pudding
May is National Strawberry Month and in anticipation of the sweet occasion, Mother's Cookies teamed up with Magnolia Bakery to debut the iconic bakery's first Banana Pudding Bar collaboration:... MORE