This year has been an interesting one in the gastronomic space as we have seen new trends become popular while some vanished. As 2020 draws closer, here are the top food trends to look out for. 

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture was on the list of the food trends in 2020, and it’s likely you will continue as advocacy for farming and grazing practices that will restore degraded soil and help the environment. 

West African cuisine 

Traditional flavors from the West African region are popping up everywhere in food and beverage, and you will likely see foods like cereal grains like fonio, teff, millet, and superfoods like moringa and tamarind. 

Expansive kids menu 

Gone are the days when chicken fingers, cheese, and hot dogs were the only things on kids’ menus, expect to see healthier, organic versions of nostalgic foods such as chicken nuggets and pasta made from alternative flours. 

Plant-meat blended products 

Among the popular food trends to look out for are foods made from meat but less of it. Plant-based ingredients will be added to the meat that is great for customers and the planet. 

CBD foods and drinks 

We have seen this trend in 2020, but it is expected to grow in popularity in 2020 as more drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), bakery products, snacks, and more will be infused with CBD, which has shown to lower stress and anxiety. 

Sugar and syrup substitutes 

In the place of syrups and sweeteners made from typical sugars and honey, not-so-simple sugars made from fruit, pomegranate, coconut, sweet potato, and so on will become a buzzword in the New Year. 

Different butter and spreads 

Alternative spreads and butter made from plants will become popular in 2020 as many brands are looking to eliminate the use of palm oil, the harvesting of which is a leading cause of deforestation. 

Wrap-up 

Now that you feel like a food insider to what’s hot in 2020, you can appropriately anticipate the foods that will be popping on the plates in the New Year.