Tag: food trends

Don’t buy me a Rolex watch for Christmas. Every one I have ever seen seems to epitomize clunky, brainless ostentation.

Now, when customers use Datassential's intelligence solutions to see what's trending on restaurant menus and access AI generated predictions, they can see simultaneously what consumers think of these trends, too

January each year marks food trend forecast season, and over the past several years, the mighty fresh mushroom has placed high atop annual culinary forecasts served up by media and other trend spotters.

"This is the year of celebration as we relish in being together with family and friends," said Stuart Aitken, senior vice president, chief merchant and marketing officer for Kroger.

Identifying food trends is one of my favorite guessing games of the year, and the past few years have given us a lot to chew on, figuratively and literally.

With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability.

Grocers will increasingly adopt strategies including technology and mergers to attract and keep customers and gain the upper hand over challenges that lie in wait for 2023, according to grocery artificial intelligence leader Shelf Engine.

Highlights of this year’s predictions show that consumers are being driven as much by their heart, soul and values as they are by their taste buds.

With every new year comes unique possibilities of food and flavors that catch the attention of The Fresh Market.