Datassential, one of the leading food and beverage insights platforms connecting the dots between consumers and the food industry, is unveiling the trends to watch in 2023, and the foods and flavors that consumers will crave next year.
- Mangonada
- Yuzu
- Spicy maple
- Ube
- New mushrooms + related snacks
- Birria
- Salsa macha
- Soju
- London fog
- Ranch water
- Cherry blossom
- MSG
- Verjus
- Next-level cannabis
- White coffee
- Savory granola
- Pickled strawberries
- Sisig
- Black tahini
- Chestnut flour
“We love the process of selecting the latest foods and flavors we think consumers will want to experience in the coming year and beyond, but these ingredients aren’t presented in a vacuum,” said Trendologist and Associate Director Mike Kostyo. “We’re proud to pair our predictions for growth of items like salsa macha and pickled strawberries with a discussion on important trends in the broader restaurant industry, including the influences of Gen Alpha, AI, and improving working conditions across the industry.”