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Top 100 Food Trends in 2021

From K-Pop Fast Food Meals to Exclusive Cryptocurrency Crisps

— December 31, 2021 — Lifestyle
From K-Pop to cryptocurrency, the 2021 food trends proved that brands are more in-tune with the cultural zeitgeist than ever before.

One of the biggest food stories of 2021 was the sheer number of collaborations between fast food brands and celebrities. Perhaps the biggest of these collabs was the partnership between McDonald's and the Souther Korean supergroup, BTS. A similar collaboration was spearheaded by Tim Hortons and Justin Beiber to launch the aptly named 'Timbiebs.'

Of course, celebrities weren't the only way food brands managed to stay top of mind in 2021. As the 2021 food trends reveal, many brands jumped on buzz-worthy topics like NFTs and cryptocurrency. For instance, Pringles released a CryptoCrisp Flavored Pringles, which was a digital collectible available from the non-fungible token marketplace Rarible.
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Celebrity-Themed Donut Holes
Celebrity-Themed Donut Holes
Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber are Collaborating on Timbiebs
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92
K-Pop Fast Food Meals
K-Pop Fast Food Meals
McDonald's is Introducing the BTS Meal in Collaboration with the Pop Group
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91
Pineapple Rice Stir-Frys
Pineapple Rice Stir-Frys
Friendly’s Recently Added Aloha Stir-Frys to Its Comfort Classics Menu
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90
Beer-Battered Cod Sandwiches
Beer-Battered Cod Sandwiches
Golden Chick Has a New Beer-Battered Alaska Cod Sandwich This Month
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89
Citrus-Themed Food Collections
Citrus-Themed Food Collections
The PC Insiders Report Summer Edition Collection Spotlights Yuzu
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88
Frozen Lobster Bites
Frozen Lobster Bites
SeaPak's Lobster & Shrimp Bites are Enhanced with Cheese & Shallots
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87
Beefed-Up Macaroni Dishes
Beefed-Up Macaroni Dishes
The Fazoli's Angus Beef Mac & Cheese is a Limited-Time Offering
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86
Brisket-Stuffed Breakfast Biscuits
Brisket-Stuffed Breakfast Biscuits
Hardee's New Smoked Brisket Biscuit is Big on Flavor
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85
Patriotic Designer Chocolates
Patriotic Designer Chocolates
Phillip Ashley Chocolates' Taste of America Shares 50 Flavors
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84
Lockable Delivery Boxes
Lockable Delivery Boxes
DeliverySafe's Boxes are Insulated Keep Food & Meal Kits Safe & Fresh
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83
Hearty Tortilla Soups
Hearty Tortilla Soups
Taco Del Mar is Serving Up a New Loaded Tortilla Soup
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82
Over-the-Top Baking Kits
Over-the-Top Baking Kits
Duncan Hines' Epic Baking Kits Take Inspiration from Social Media
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81
Conductive Cooking Bowls
Conductive Cooking Bowls
The 'Bonbowl' Cooks Meals Using Induction Heating Technology
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80
Efficient Meal Prepping Kits
Efficient Meal Prepping Kits
The Prep Deck Meal Prep Kit Helps You Easily Prep Meals in One Sapce
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79
Double Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches
Double Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches
Jack in the Box's New Double Bacon Breakfast Sandwich is Meaty
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78
Cinnamon-Filled Korean Pancakes
Cinnamon-Filled Korean Pancakes
Trader Joe’s Sweet Cinnamon Filled Korean Pancakes are a Treat
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77
Holiday-Themed Chicken Salads
Holiday-Themed Chicken Salads
The Deck the Holly Chicken Salad is a Festive Take on a Classic Dish
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76
Versatile Norwegian Cheeses
Versatile Norwegian Cheeses
Trader Joe’s Alpeost Cheese is a Sweet, Floral, and Fruity Cheese
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75
Virtual Pizza Parties
Virtual Pizza Parties
Virgin Media Connected Two Pizza Pop-Ups So People Could Share Meals
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74
Marinated Shawarma Meats
Marinated Shawarma Meats
Trader Joe’s New Shawarma Beef Sirloin is Ultra-Flavorful
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73
Gold-Dusted Valentine's Meals
Gold-Dusted Valentine's Meals
Uber Eats & American Express Made a Limited-Edition Rose Gold Meal
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72
Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Comvita Uses All the Senses to Shape Visitors' Experience of Honey
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71
Spiced Pizza Appetizer Poppers
Spiced Pizza Appetizer Poppers
The Cicis Poppers Come in Two Flavor Options
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70
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Pies
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Pies
The Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie Breakfast is Decadent
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69
Plant-Based Seed Kits
Plant-Based Seed Kits
Alpha Foods' Seed Kits Create Wholesome Ingredients at Home
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68
Blooming Seafood Appetizers
Blooming Seafood Appetizers
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp is Hand-Breaded
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67
Ultra-Fresh Urban-Farmed Produce
Ultra-Fresh Urban-Farmed Produce
Infarm Sells Produce from an Urban Farm in a Tokyo Train Station
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66
Waste-Reducing Paperboard Spoons
Waste-Reducing Paperboard Spoons
EcoTensil’s AquaDot EcoSpoon is Sturdy, Smooth and Plastic-Free
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65
At-Home Bubble Tea Kits
At-Home Bubble Tea Kits
drinkSAMMEE's Boba Kits are Available in Three Flavors
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64
Steakhouse Loungewear Sets
Steakhouse Loungewear Sets
Steak Wear by Outback Celebrates the Chain's Mouthwatering Dishes
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63
Multi-Use Handheld Sealers
Multi-Use Handheld Sealers
The Multi-Use Handheld Vacuum Sealer Boasts a Marinate Mode
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62
Sleek Ultra-Durable Shaker Bottles
Sleek Ultra-Durable Shaker Bottles
The New Huel Shaker is Made from Durable Tritan Plastic
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61
Unconventional Bakery Designs
Unconventional Bakery Designs
The Aera Cafe in Berlin Invites Customers into a Monochrome Space
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60
Efficient Wood-Burning Stoves
Efficient Wood-Burning Stoves
Patagonia's Wood Burning Stove is Made of Stainless Steel
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59
Pasta Vending Machines
Pasta Vending Machines
Stellina Pizzeria's Machine Dispenses Pasta, Sauce and More
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58
Simplistic Outdoor-Ready Stovetop Ovens
Simplistic Outdoor-Ready Stovetop Ovens
The Omnia Stovetop Oven has a Simple But Robust Design
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57
Branded Flavorful Edible Art
Branded Flavorful Edible Art
Dr. Oetker Debuts new Brand Called 'pudu pudu pudding'
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56
Crispy Onion Bacon Burgers
Crispy Onion Bacon Burgers
The McDonald's Bacon ‘N Crispy Onion Quarter Pounder is Arriving Now
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55
Easily Digestible Snack Bars
Easily Digestible Snack Bars
BelliWelli's Certified Low-FODMAP Snack Bars Support the Gut
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Immune Support Chewing Gums
Immune Support Chewing Gums
Life's Gum Delivers Physical and Cognitive Benefits
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53
Black Friday Food Giveaways
Black Friday Food Giveaways
Baskin-Robbins is Celebrating the Holidays With Promotional Giveaways
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52
To-Go Restaurant Concepts
To-Go Restaurant Concepts
RŌDIE Focuses on "Hand Food and Road Sodas" for On-the-Go Consumption
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51
Gamer-Targeted Chewing Gums
Gamer-Targeted Chewing Gums
ADATA XPG is Bringing XPG Gaming Gum to CES 2021
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50
Creative Burger Artist Contests
Creative Burger Artist Contests
The HEINZ Art of the Burger Contest Has a Creative Component
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49
Savory Keto Bars
Savory Keto Bars
KEHO's Savory Bites Come in Flavors Inspired by Global Cuisines
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48
Exclusive Cookie Brand Cafes
Exclusive Cookie Brand Cafes
The Oreo Cafe Shares Limited-Edition Treats, Merch and More
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47
Picnic-Prepared Collapsible Travel Bags
Picnic-Prepared Collapsible Travel Bags
The Stingray Flat Box Mini is a Versatile Storage Solution
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46
Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets
Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets
Burger King's New Ghost Pepper Nuggets Bring the Heat
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45
Eco-Conscious Coffee Accessories
Eco-Conscious Coffee Accessories
Starbucks Japan Launched its 'Greener Series' Collection
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44
Exclusive Cryptocurrency Crisps
Exclusive Cryptocurrency Crisps
Pringles' CryptoCrisp Exists as a Virtual-Only NFT "Flavor"
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43
Mystery Sauce-Topped Fries
Mystery Sauce-Topped Fries
Jack in the Box is Serving Up New Roost Fries This Summer
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42
Plant-Based Rainbow Burgers
Plant-Based Rainbow Burgers
Flower Burger Serves Burgers with Colorful Buns & Vegan Patties
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41
Cultured Meat Growing Appliances
Cultured Meat Growing Appliances
The Carnerie Cultured Meat Grower Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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40
Summery Energy Drink Flavors
Summery Energy Drink Flavors
Red Bull Cactus Fruit Offers a Complex Flavor with Several Notes
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39
Extra-Large Chicken Sandwiches
Extra-Large Chicken Sandwiches
Chili’s Has a New Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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38
Occasion-Focused Alcohol-Free Drinks
Occasion-Focused Alcohol-Free Drinks
Hiyo Drinks Have 25-Calories and Five-Grams of Sugar
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37
Autonomous Cooking Robots
Autonomous Cooking Robots
The RoboEatz Could Improve Food Safety Amid and Beyond Covid-19
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36
Sustainable Plant Milk Concentrates
Sustainable Plant Milk Concentrates
The JOI Organic Oat Milk Powder Comes in a Compostable Pouch
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35
Edible Candy 3D Pens
Edible Candy 3D Pens
The Polaroid CandyPlay 3D Pen Uses Sugar-Free Candy Cartridges
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34
Exclusive Collaborative Milk Shakes
Exclusive Collaborative Milk Shakes
Shake Shack and Milk Bar Introduce Two Limited Edition Shakes
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33
Biodegradable Chewing Gums
Biodegradable Chewing Gums
Nuud Offers a Natural and Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Gum
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32
Double-Protein QSR Promotions
Double-Protein QSR Promotions
The Subway 'Go Pro' Option Doubles the Meat for Just $2
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31
Limited-Edition Bacon Cheeseburgers
Limited-Edition Bacon Cheeseburgers
The New Bacon Cheddar Cheesy Burger Marks a Foodie Holiday
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30
Office-Themed Burger Menus
Office-Themed Burger Menus
Good Fortune Burger's #RECEATS Menu Names Items After Office Supplies
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29
Luxury Restaurant Membership Programs
Luxury Restaurant Membership Programs
Quince & Co. Presents a New Restaurant Business Model
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28
Deceptive Cookie Packaging
Deceptive Cookie Packaging
Oreo Created Camouflage Packs to Hide Treats from Other Snackers
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27
High-Dose THC Gummies
High-Dose THC Gummies
Kanha Belts are Low-Sugar Gummies with 50mg of THC
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Frozen Lunch Cubes
Frozen Lunch Cubes
Evive Nutrition's Pre-Made Cubes Create Nutritious Meals Like Curry & Chili
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25
AR-Enabled Fast Food Experiences
AR-Enabled Fast Food Experiences
Shake Shack Teams Up with Snapchat to Launch 'Snap Shack' in NY
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Crinkle Cut Fry Songs
Crinkle Cut Fry Songs
Arby's is Promoting Its New Crinkle Cut Fries with a Song from Ving Rhames
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Interactive Shoppable Cooking Shows
Interactive Shoppable Cooking Shows
Walmart Cookshop Shares How-To Videos with Celebrity Hosts
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22
Flavor Mashup Potato Chips
Flavor Mashup Potato Chips
Lay's Released Three New Varieties Inspired by Other Snacks
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21
Augmented Reality Pizza Boxes
Augmented Reality Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut's PAC-MAN Pizza Packaging Box Launches an AR Game
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20
Ready-to-Cook Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Ready-to-Cook Teriyaki Chicken Wings
These Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Wing Sections are Easy to Make
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Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Asda Introduced a Refill Store With Loose Format Products
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Naughty Holiday Ice Creams
Naughty Holiday Ice Creams
The Great Value Lumps of Coal Ice Cream is at Walmart
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17
Pickle-Infused Chicken Nuggets
Pickle-Infused Chicken Nuggets
Burger King Canada is Serving Up New Dill Pickle Chicken Nuggets
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16
Nutritious Meal Cubes
Nutritious Meal Cubes
MealCubes Recreates Healthy Meals in the Form of Candies
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15
Double-Layered Electric Rice Cookers
Double-Layered Electric Rice Cookers
BO-ON Rice Cooker is Designed by Dot and Works From an App
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14
Digitized Fast Food Restaurants
Digitized Fast Food Restaurants
The 'Taco Bell Defy' Store Offers an All-New Fast Food Experience
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High-Performance Outdoor Ovens
High-Performance Outdoor Ovens
The Gozney Dome Grill Levels Up the Outdoor Cooking Experience
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12
Travel-Friendly Lightweight Cooler Bags
Travel-Friendly Lightweight Cooler Bags
The Coolio is Made from Sustainable Materials
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11
Culinary Art Supply Condiments
Culinary Art Supply Condiments
'Food Crayons' Instantly Add Flavor and Color to Any Dish
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10
Eco-Friendly Ghost Kitchens
Eco-Friendly Ghost Kitchens
Helbiz is the World's Largest Ghost Kitchen in Milan
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9
Edible Beer Cups
Edible Beer Cups
Asahi Breweries & Marushige Confectionery Collaborated on Edible Cups
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8
Indulgent Canned Cakes
Indulgent Canned Cakes
Gaku Serves Cake in Cans That's Aesthetically Pleasing & Easy to Eat
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Snackable Sea Bream Filets
Snackable Sea Bream Filets
Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Dorade Comes in a Convenient Fish Tin
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Freeze-Dried Drink Cubes
Freeze-Dried Drink Cubes
1,2, Cubes Dissolve in Water for an Instant Beverage from Anywhere
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5
Live Fish Carrying Cases
Live Fish Carrying Cases
The Katsugyo Bag is a Conceptual Carrying Case that Keeps Fish Fresh
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4
Multi-Sensory Restaurants
Multi-Sensory Restaurants
Selva Toronto Offers Patrons an Immersive Dining Experience
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3
Exclusive Hybrid Flavor Sodas
Exclusive Hybrid Flavor Sodas
MTN DEW Uproar is Available at Food Lion
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2
Premium 5 Year Trend Reports
Premium 5 Year Trend Reports
Well-Researched Guides to the Future
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Limited-Edition Summer Chip Flavors
Limited-Edition Summer Chip Flavors
Frito-Lay Debuted 3 New Lay's Flavors Just in Time for Summer
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