35 Food and Beverage Trends for 2017

Posted: December 28, 2016
In: Trends

We’ve come across several lists of predictions for 2017 trends, so we decided to put together a compilation, curated by Imbibe. We are beverage experts, developing beverage flavors and custom ingredients across all beverage categories, but we recognize the connection between the kitchen and the grocery aisle. Some of the trends are known by a few creative names, so are either listed with a few different headers, or are grouped together.

Under the radar Asian
- Filipino Cuisine & Flavors
- Asian Twists on Comfort Food
- Miso
Vegetarian Comfort Food
- Kale no more
- Cauliflower marches on
- plant-based protein and center-of-the-plate vegetables
Heirloom fruit and vegetables
Authentic ethnic cuisine
Ethnic spices (e.g. harissa, curry, peri peri, ras el hanout, shichimi)
- Dukkah
- spice warms hearts, pallets
- Turmeric
New cuts of meat (e.g. shoulder tender, oyster steak, Vegas Strip Steak, Merlot cut)
- House-made charcuterie
- Butcher-to-table
- Artisan butcher shops plus restaurants
Sustainable seafood
- Farm-raised Fish
House-made condiments
Ethnic-inspired breakfast items (e.g., chorizo scrambled eggs, coconut milk pancakes)
- Breakfast Updated
- Rise & shine to global tastes
African flavors
House-made sausage
House-made pickles
House-made/artisan ice cream
- Oddball ice creams getting hot
Bowls, Bowls, Bowls
- More grain bowls.
Healthful kids’ meals
- Whole grain items in kids’ meals
- Gourmet items in kids’ meals
Protein-rich grains/seeds (e.g., hemp, chia, quinoa, flax)
Ancient grains (e.g. kamut, spelt, amaranth, lupin)
Artisan cheeses
Nut Cheeses
Coconut everything
Better Butters
Savory desserts
Plancha: Flat-out grilling.
Dairy-free alternatives
Street food-inspired dishes (e.g. tempura, kabobs, dumplings, pupusas)
Egg yolks: The sunny side of flavor
Natural wines
- wine flights
Caviar
Sour Beer, Sake, Switchel
Creative takes on coffee
Modern Med
Smoke continues curling into new categories
New tartares
Cocktail consultants
Cannabis

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