Whether it’s bold new flavors, an emerging diet craze or a response to changing lifestyles, food trends are constantly evolving. Recently, consumers around the globe are showing a preference for healthier, more organic and natural foods. This has come by way of fads like the Mediterranean diet and a push toward higher-protein snacks and meals, the emergence of ancient grains and a concern about GMOs. Consumers are also leading busier lives, which mean more meals on the go and less time at home. Other trends like gluten free and more ethnic flavors—especially sriracha—took the US by storm in 2015.
But with the end of the year in sight, what food trends are on the horizon? To get the answer, a team of food and beverage experts identified and analyzed a list of 12 trends set to impact the global food and drink market in 2016.