2019

From Sip to Savor

Beverage inspiration is moving beyond the bar and onto the plate. Wine, beer and spirits are transforming the way diners consume familiar flavors.

Sweet + Savory

Is there a more addictive, craveable flavor combination than sweet and savory? Foods like pineapple pizza have shown to activate additional sweetness receptors on the tongue.

The New Wholesome

A majority of today’s consumers demonstrate interest in functional foods—items that are said to have positive effects on health beyond delivering basic nutritional benefits.

Seoul Food

Korean cuisine is steadily making its way onto menus across the United States—thanks to such flavorful ingredients and dishes as gochujang, kimchi, bibimbap and bulgogi.

Serving Up Citrus

Colorful, enticing citrus fruits like clementines, Key limes and tangelos add unmistakable flavor to hot and cold dishes alike, whether they’re juiced, candied, preserved or served fresh

Funky and Fermented

It’s one of the oldest techniques known to man—fermentation has been used to preserve and prepare food for thousands of years.

Reimagined Retro

They may be retro, but they’re definitely not old-fashioned—nostalgic eats like sloppy joes, deviled eggs and the Hot Brown sandwich are being reimagined to add kitschy appeal.

2019 Top 10 Trends Overview

January 2, 2019 — To kick things off, we’re sharing an overview of our key trends—curated from insights gathered by our team around the world