Just as comfort food is used to bring joy, curb anxiety and feed the soul, could extravagance do the same? Here are some ways people are useing premium food as a reward in times of restraint.
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Food’s Role in Healing (or Celebrating) After Divorce
Here’s a collection of what we’re seeing around the growing trend of separation-sustenance and how food or beverage brands can help feed the healing—or the relief.
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Home-Run Stadium Food Trends
The MLB regular season opener on March 25 heightens our collective anticipation of spring, and with it, our craving for stadium food. To get an idea of the common denominators, we took a look at venue trends, noteworthy concessions across the globe, and opportunities to play.
The Foods and Trends Behind the Year of the Horse (opens in a new tab)
February marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, defining 2026 as a year of action, energy and movement, where the overall spirit is about blazing a trail and taking bold risks. Let’s look at how food-oriented brands are participating in the festivities.
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Exploring the Possibilities within Small-Plate Culture
The demand for smaller portions is becoming a space for menu-makers to play in. To spark inspiration, we’re putting a spotlight on small-plate culture, highlighting the uniqueness of dishes along with possibilities for interpretation.
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Navigating the Evolving U.S. Food System
As the U.S. food system evolves and consumer behavior continues to shift, the effects on the food industry are becoming clearer by the day. Let’s explore the key topics that the country—and the world—currently have eyes on.
A Comprehensive Look at 2025 Alcohol Trends
In honor of summer fun, we’re exploring trends in the alcohol space. We’ll take you on a tour of global flavors, expose you to the next coffee drink craze, prove that good things come in small packages, touch on eco-friendly developments, share our favorite finds across the industry, and give 10 business-building ideas that span drink branding, food pairings, sponsorships, LTOs, exclusives, collabs and targeting.
Getting Inspired by Mainland Hawaiian Fare
This month, we’re offering an island escape, sharing buzz on the restaurant concepts, chefs, cookbooks and flavors of Hawaii, especially those found on the mainland. Learn about proteins, cocktails, snacks, sauces and spice blends that could inspire your product pipeline—or home kitchen.
A Look into Responsible Food Packaging
This month, we revisit responsible packaging, and the demand created by new legislation, as well as controversy surrounding recycling. Take inspiration from recent innovations in the U.S. and overseas and consider our four recommendations to focus efforts.
The Powerful Growth of Asian Grocery in America
We discuss the rise, significance and wide appeal of Asian grocery, as well as key players and formats. And inspired by social media, we shop nearby locations and “share our haul.”
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Tamarind: The Exotic Fruit with Exciting Potential
This month, we are pressure-testing a prediction for tamarind as “flavor of the year.” Learn more about this versatile, exotic fruit — including how it’s been “covered” within the industry, what new launches we see, and how our Culinary Specialist recommends using it.
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2 Areas Where Tradition Is Being Upheld
What if resurrecting the past had less to do with novelty and more to do with preserving culture? What if the motivations were purer…say, saving something from extinction? That is precisely what we are seeing. The attempt to preserve “old world traditions” lest they be forgotten.
