In 2017, the food industry saw the rise of certain food trends that people from all over the world took to. For this year 2018, there are new food trends that are sure to take over too. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur and try your hand at the food industry, or you just consider yourself a foodie and you want to make sure that you are updated with the what’s happening in the food scene, here are the top trendy food businesses for 2018.
- Plant-based cuisine – more and more people are getting health-conscious and looking to change their diet, but some are still finding it hard to let go of some their favorites, for example, burgers. but with technology nowadays, you can actually get plant-based meat. It will look like meat, taste like meat, and even “bleed” like meat, but it will be plant-based. So you’ll still feel like you’re having your favorite burger, but with significantly fewer calories than before.
- Gold everywhere – looking for something different, and you have the money to pay for it? Then this trend is perfect for you. This 2018, get ready to see a lot of gold! It seems that one of the most popular nowadays is to add gold to the food. You’ll see everything, from chocolate truffles dipped in gold leaf to even fried chicken with gold dust as breading. These meals will, of course, cost a lot more, and some may hesitate to buy since they are just the usual meals, albeit showered with gold, but if you’re a hardcore foodie, then this is definitely one trend you cannot miss.
- Unique fillings – gone are the days when your only food choices are the basic choices, such as chocolate-filled donut or ham and cheese croissant. Nowadays, there are many unique fillings as compared before. If you feel like you need something a little different when it comes to your donut or sandwiches, there are many restaurants that offer a more unique take on a classic. You’ll find flavors such as snickers stuffed donut, or even pear cloves. For croissants, how would you like a birthday cake croissant instead of the usual?
- Complete healthy meals delivered right at your doorstep – the trend of having cooked meals will still continue. After all, not only is it convenient to have cooked meals delivered right at your doorstep, they are also healthy and the calories are already calculated, making it perfect for those who are looking to lose weight or to maintain the weight they have lost. Now, other than meals, you can also have smoothies delivered to you. Daily Harvest will bring you tasty and healthy smoothie ingredients that have been pre-packed. All you need to do is blend the ingredients, then enjoy!
- Exotic and regional cuisine – people do not hesitate to go to another country to taste their unique cuisine. Expect to see chefs going back to their roots and highlighting the regional dishes from different countries.
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