Navigating Food Trends for 2023

Social media such as Instagram and TikTok have been making waves over the internet by catching viewers’ eyes with all kinds of pastas, croissants, breads, soups, and other such foods. Many are wanting to switch over to traditional baking, frying, sauteing and many methods to make the food fresher and healthier to
consume. Many traditional dishes are coming back with a more modern upbeat twist to their flavor and ingredients. Some of the most trending foods for 2023 happen to be –

– Shareable fish tinned options are available for dinners and date nights. Since Laurentia Romaniuk posted on her social media TikTok page, her viewership has reached millions. She stated that tinned fish is helping us expand our horizons, taste buds, and appreciation for trying new fun, and more innovative things.
Seacuterie boards are also trending. The marketing director of Wild Planet Foods, Shannon Daily says, “there are varieties of tinned fish to infuse all sorts of home-cooked meals”. Sardines are being used such as shakshuka, flatbreads, pates, and tartines. Anchovies are being used extensively in frittatas, fried rice, and potato salad. Mackerel for fish stews, pizzas, and fish tacos.

2. Authentic Touch –

Sarah Brekke, Test Kitchen Brand Manager, stated that she started noticing more and more customers wanting the old-school recipe collection method and started preparing it freshly. She says, “I have been seeing development requests for more “authentic” or “regional recipes” and the trend for home-made croissants, cakes, shortbreads, pastas, etc. whichtake two to three days to prepare and are a classic method.

3. Pasta Alternatives –

Many pantries and health-conscious people have switched over to gluten-free options and used ingredients such as chickpeas, lentils and rice. Noodles are made from zucchini, squash, and other such Whole Foods had been introduced with plant-based alternatives and they are providing an array such as spaghetti squash, hearts of palm, and even green bananas.

4. Dates Again –

 Dates have been a sustenance food throughout the middle eastern region for a huge amount of time. Nomads to the royalties relished the snack and savored it for its sweetness element. CEO of Magic Dates, Diana Jarrar stated that dates being the oldest fruit and a necessary staple should be considered a healthy munching option for snacks as well as for natural sweetener purposes such as syrups, sauce, or more.

5. Nostalgic Eats –

Retro foods is also making a comeback on the scene. Social media is actively recreating dishes and “vintage foods” theme has already hit a 31. 3 million views on platforms such as Tik Tok. Remixed versions of childhood food such as macaroni and cheese, prebiotic soda, etc. are some of them.

Overall, 2023 seems to be a year of color, variety, and tons of delicious food with healthy and filling nutritious and sustainable options.

-By Sahana Sridhar