# Food Photography Social Networks Yummi is a Social Platform Dedicated to All Things Food-Related By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yummi References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/yummy-is-the-social-media-for-food/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yummi/id1056015053?mt=8) While there are plenty of food related accounts on platforms such as [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon8) and [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-network-for-musicians), this social network provides a designated space for foodies to share their love of local and international cuisine. Yummi is a social networking app that is inspired by Instagram, but also draws inspiration from platforms such as Yelp and [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo). The app allows users to document, organize and share their meals, regardless of whether the dish is homemade or purchased from a restaurant. Users can then interact with others to find new dishes, restaurants or even specific menu items. There is a even a swiping feature for searching through nearby posts. With a growing demand for niche social networks, Yummi caters to the growing number of consumers interested in food photography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Niche Social Networks:** Yummi caters to the growing demand for niche social networks, providing a designated space for foodies to share their love of local and international cuisine. - **Food Photography:** Yummi allows users to document and share their meals, tapping into the trend of food photography. - **Interactive Food Discovery:** Yummi's swiping feature for searching through nearby posts creates an opportunity for interactive food discovery. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Yummi caters to food enthusiasts, creating a new avenue for food and beverage businesses to engage with their target audience. - **Technology:** Yummi's app combines social networking features with food photography, representing a disruptive innovation in the technology industry. - **Hospitality:** Yummi's platform allows users to discover new restaurants and menu items, presenting a potential opportunity for the hospitality industry to reach a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foodie Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dineit.md) - [Food-Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Dining Organizer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumbox.md) - [Connective Foodie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodie-social.md) - [Video-First Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixo-app.md) - [Food Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallychefs.md) - [Food-Based Video Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodvid.md) - [Food Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaifaim.md)