4 Food Trends That Will Explode In 2027, According To Predictions

Each year some foods manage to dominate the market and popular culture as a whole. From certain fruits and meats, to drinks and snacks, there’s certainly no shortage of wonderful cuisines to tempt the palate. 

Some companies have tried to make themselves a social media trend, but astroturfing hasn’t had quite the same success as more organic trends. 

According to Sporked, one such trend is the “fricy” flavor. According to the Cambridge Dictionary,“Fricy” is a defining food trend, fusing fruity and spicy flavors in bold new ways.

Fricy food distinguishes itself by leaning into an intensified interplay of heat and sweetness, resulting in dishes that are sharper, more vibrant, and impossible to ignore compared to traditional spicy or fruity fare.

Also, Sporked states that protein is supposed to be the cultural juggernaut it’s been for well over two decades now. Protein is set to be infused more outside of meat products, as manufacturers search for new, innovative ways to serve it. For example, Takeaways’ new savory protein bar is being revamped for protein-weary consumers.

Another growing trend is drinks centered around the fruit Yuzu. Per Yuzu’s definition, “Yuzu (citrus junos), is a unique and aromatic citrus fruit that has been prized in East Asia for centuries. With a complex, balanced flavor profile of tart and floral notes, it has finally gained popularity in the United States over the last few decades—earning the attention of top chefs and bartenders.” 

Finally, a simple question, what are famous people eating? People tend to follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous, so it’s only natural that they’d look to them for ideas on what delectable delights to try next. Some may look to reality show winners and their nutrition advice, others to professional nutritionists, to the cuisine that celebrity chefs are cooking up.

There might be famous chefs making their mark on the celebrity food market, specifically by having more of their restaurant products on the shelves.

According to Sporked, “Look out for items from Benihana, Momofuku, Carmine’s, and Marcus Samuelsson in the coming year, all of which point towards a slightly higher-end version of foods with brand-name recognition.”