Modern Food Trends

1. Modern Food Trends Come 2021, we’ll still riding this health and sustainability wave, but with a few new twists. In a study done by L.E.K. in 2018, 93% of consumers want to eat healthy some of the time, and 63% want to eat healthy all or almost all of the time. Those numbers have only grown since 2018, and modern food trends reflect that! More and more Americans are viewing food as medicine, and they’re searching for the perfect marriage of healthy fuel and fantastic flavor. Cassidee Dabney, chef of Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, says she uses mindful eating as her mantra. While she creates innovative dishes and updates her menu, her goal is “food to fuel the mind, body and spirit.”​ii​​In addition, chefs are trying more to consider which professional cleaning products are present in their kitchens, and are opting for nontoxic solutions like Seventh Generation Professional All-Purpose Cleaner. Let’s talk about the big 10 modern food trends that are going to excite and inspire consumers next year. 1. Fermented foods 2. CBD-infused food and drinks 3. Diverse whole grain options 4. Sustainable seafood 5. Hyper-regional cuisine 6. Hormone-free, organic meats 7. Keto considerations 8. Plant-based food 9. Environmentally-friendly dining and professional cleaning products 10.High-quality convenience Fermented Foods

2. As consumers shift their preferences towards immunity-boosting and health-promoting foods, fermented foods are still on the list of their favorites! In 2018, the popularity of fermented foods increased by 149%​iii​​and consumers still can’t get enough of kimchi, Kombucha and sauerkrauts. Whole Foods says 2021 will be the year of probiotics and mushrooms. They also predict that new alcoholic Kombucha drinks will sweep the nation.​iv Consumers are looking for fermented foods that contribute beneficial enzymes to the intestinal flora, such as: ● Miso ● Tempeh ● Kefir ● Beer ● Yogurt You can always use fermented sauces or bases, like in this ​Stir Fried Shrimp with a fermented shrimp paste​, or experiment with fermented creations of your own design.