Top 60 Food Product Ideas in May

From Extra-Meat Quesadillas to Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers

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.

SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 93%
Freshness 8%
Boozy Sake Granolas
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Lifestyle
Boozy Sake Granolas
Toasted Wheat Snacks
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Lifestyle
Toasted Wheat Snacks
Greek-Themed Pita Sandwiches
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Lifestyle
Greek-Themed Pita Sandwiches
Comprehensive Seafood Meals
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Lifestyle
Comprehensive Seafood Meals
Unconventional Vegetable Mixes
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Lifestyle
Unconventional Vegetable Mixes
Creamy Vegan Condiments
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Lifestyle
Creamy Vegan Condiments
Gourmet Coffee Shop Wraps
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Lifestyle
Gourmet Coffee Shop Wraps
Beer-Infused Spreads
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Lifestyle
Beer-Infused Spreads
All-Chicken Sausages
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Lifestyle
All-Chicken Sausages
Nutritious Avocado Oil Sprays
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Lifestyle
Nutritious Avocado Oil Sprays
Prairie Pork Products
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Eco
Prairie Pork Products
Campfire Ice Cream Treats
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Lifestyle
Campfire Ice Cream Treats
Discount Meal Boxes
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Lifestyle
Discount Meal Boxes
Indulgent Cookie-Flavored Donuts
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Lifestyle
Indulgent Cookie-Flavored Donuts
Hash Brown-Stuffed Burritos
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Lifestyle
Hash Brown-Stuffed Burritos
Seasonal Sandwich Menus
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Lifestyle
Seasonal Sandwich Menus
Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers
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Lifestyle
Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers
Lettuce Burger Buns
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Lifestyle
Lettuce Burger Buns
Olympics-Inspired Yogurt Flavors
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Lifestyle
Olympics-Inspired Yogurt Flavors
Pasta-Topped Pizzas
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Lifestyle
Pasta-Topped Pizzas
Quick-Serve Canned Foods
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Lifestyle
Quick-Serve Canned Foods
Miniature Mountain Chocolates
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World
Miniature Mountain Chocolates
Galactic Sword Popsicles
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Lifestyle
Galactic Sword Popsicles
Plant-Based Sandwich Spreads
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Eco
Plant-Based Sandwich Spreads
Wage Gap Cakes
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Lifestyle
Wage Gap Cakes
Fan-Picked Candy Flavors
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Marketing
Fan-Picked Candy Flavors
Four-Patty Beef Burgers
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Lifestyle
Four-Patty Beef Burgers
Single-Origin Ice Creams
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Lifestyle
Single-Origin Ice Creams
Preservative-Free Baby Foods
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Lifestyle
Preservative-Free Baby Foods
Dessert-Packed Desserts
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Lifestyle
Dessert-Packed Desserts
Hearty Tater Tot Dishes
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Lifestyle
Hearty Tater Tot Dishes
Kale Potato Chips
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Lifestyle
Kale Potato Chips
Child-Centric Frozen Meals
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Lifestyle
Child-Centric Frozen Meals
Pretzel-Based Breakfast Sandwiches
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Lifestyle
Pretzel-Based Breakfast Sandwiches
Japanese-Style Onion Rings
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Lifestyle
Japanese-Style Onion Rings
Hybrid Korean Sandwiches
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Lifestyle
Hybrid Korean Sandwiches
Tandoori Chicken Burgers
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Lifestyle
Tandoori Chicken Burgers
Bakery-Inspired Pancakes
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Lifestyle
Bakery-Inspired Pancakes
Festive Frozen Paella
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Lifestyle
Festive Frozen Paella
Hybrid Hamburger Menus
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Lifestyle
Hybrid Hamburger Menus
Handheld Fried Egg Breakfasts
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Lifestyle
Handheld Fried Egg Breakfasts
Homemade Cannabis Butters
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Lifestyle
Homemade Cannabis Butters
Extra-Meat Quesadillas
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Lifestyle
Extra-Meat Quesadillas
Dessert-Inspired Almond Spreads
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Lifestyle
Dessert-Inspired Almond Spreads
Technicolor Grilled Sandwiches
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Lifestyle
Technicolor Grilled Sandwiches
Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams
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Lifestyle
Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams
Soft-Serve Coconut Desserts
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Lifestyle
Soft-Serve Coconut Desserts
Specialty Sandwich Menus
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Lifestyle
Specialty Sandwich Menus
Whole Fruit Popsicles
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Lifestyle
Whole Fruit Popsicles
CGI Character Pastries
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Lifestyle
CGI Character Pastries
Edible Gummy Soda Bottles
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Lifestyle
Edible Gummy Soda Bottles
Egg Waffle Cones
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Lifestyle
Egg Waffle Cones
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
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Lifestyle
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
Vegan Sushi Burgers
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Lifestyle
Vegan Sushi Burgers
Squeezable Ready-Made Sauces
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Lifestyle
Squeezable Ready-Made Sauces
Organic Superfood Purees
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Lifestyle
Organic Superfood Purees
Food-Printing Restaurants
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Lifestyle
Food-Printing Restaurants
Ice Cream Capsules
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Unique
Ice Cream Capsules
Prehistoric Popsicle Treats
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Lifestyle
Prehistoric Popsicle Treats
Water-Based Japanese Cakes
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Lifestyle
Water-Based Japanese Cakes