February is the season of love, so it comes as no surprise that the top February 2024 food trends are chocked full of seasonal offerings for sweethearts. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you can never go wrong with something sweet, and this year, there is no shortage of options. There’s Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day collection of heart-shaped donuts, JET-PUFFED Heart-Shaped Strawberry Marshmallows, and Whipshots Strawberry vodka-infused whipped cream. Of course, not everyone has a sweet tooth, which is perfect because […]

As 2023 comes to a close, experts have reviewed what culinary consumers loved and latched onto to help predict what food trends may be in store for 2024. Companies with insights into consumer habits from Whole Foods Market to Pinterest have published forecasts for the year ahead, and rather than just recite them, “Good Morning America” enlisted a few key players in the industry to share a taste of what they see standing out from the selections, and how to […]

Consuming protein-rich meals and snacks is essential for health and can support muscle growth and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Though protein needs vary, experts suggest that most active people need to take in between 1.2-2.0 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day (0.54-0.9 g per pound (lb)). Keep in mind that this is more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein, which is currently set at 0.8 g/kg of body weight […]

From liqueur-infused ice creams to cranberry-studded turkey burgers, the December 2023 food trends are chocked full of festive holiday offerings. While the holidays is usually a time for cakes, cookies, and other baked goods, the December 2023 food trends features some more unexpected seasonal dessert offerings. For instance, Carte D’Or Baileys ice cream just debuted in the U.K., putting a frozen twist on the namesake liqueur that’s a staple of the holiday season. Another unique offering is Compartés’ Sweet Potato […]

Turkey day is fast approaching, and whether you’re packing up to hit the road or staying put while searching for last-minute recipe ideas, like Thanksgiving appetizers, you’re not alone. Every year before the poultry-centric holiday, Americans begin to ask the same questions: When do I defrost my turkey? How many pounds should I plan to serve per person? And once again, Google Trends has released its insights into the top trending Thanksgiving topics. In an undated stock photo, a family […]

High protein low fat foods can be good for muscle building and possible weight loss. Choose a variety of plant and animal sources, such as white-fleshed fish, egg whites, and beans, for best results and balanced nutrition. Protein is an essential component of healthy nutrition. Beyond its essential roles in building and maintaining muscle and tissues in your body and helping regulate many body processes, protein also helps promote satiety (fullness) and may aid in weight management. Fortunately, there are […]

The November 2022 food trends feature many Halloween-inspired releases and marketing campaigns—from the ghoulish Halloween cake toppers by TOUS les JOURS to the Jack-o’-lantern pizzas at Happy Joe’s. The round-up also features innovative flavors, health-focused pivots, and playful branding strategies, as well. Reese’s Puffs, for example, joins luxury streetwear imprint AMBUSH for a special limited-edition cereal box with a galactic theme. The Baby Dalgona Kit Maker, launched by BT21 (the brand for the popular K-pop band BTS), makes it easier […]

As 2023 winds down, Whole Foods Market has released its top 10 anticipated food trends for 2024. The annual predictions report is composed by the grocer’s Trends Council—a group of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including foragers, buyers, and culinary experts. “Our annual food trends predictions list is a way for us to pull back the curtain for customers and share insight into what our buyers and culinary experts are keeping on their radar for the upcoming […]

It may be pumpkin spice season for some, but the October 2022 food trends suggest that a few other fall flavors may be taking center stage this time around. Though apple is a classic fall flavor, this year it seems that brands have really embraced the fall fruit as a star ingredient. For instance, Starbucks is rivaling its own Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato that combines oat milk with apple cinnamon filling and brown sugar. […]

The September 2023 food round-up presents a combination of unexpected flavors and cutting-edge innovations. Perhaps one of the most shocking developments in this list is the plastic-made ice cream concept proposed by Eleonora Ortolani, a graduate student in the Material Futures program at Central Saint Martins. Dubbed Guilty Flavours, the project sees the designer breaking down small amounts of plastic to create a synthetic version of vanillin. While having the potential to sound unappealing at first, Ortolani’s research may have […]