Are you a trendsetter? If so, you’re probably already aware of the biggest food trends that’ll likely happen in 2019. Whole Foods just revealed their top ten predictions, and it sounds like we’ll be experimenting a lot (and making better snacking choices).
According to Food & Wine, one of the biggest trends will be in food packaging. These days, companies are becoming more aware of how to make an environmental difference. You saw how quickly companies ditched straws — so, expect more changes like that in the future.
The site also claims that Whole Foods is putting a ton of emphasis on snacks. And no, we’re not talking packaged peanut butter crackers or string cheese here — at least, unless they’re artisanal. The snacks that’ll be trending include seaweed and plant-based faux meat snacks. “Puffed snacks made from water lily seeds, plant-based tuna alternatives with algae ingredients, crispy snackable salmon skins with omega-3s and kelp jerkies are just a few testing the waters,” Whole Foods noted, according to Food & Wine.
So, is it possible that a bunch of us may be experimenting with a meat-free lifestyle next year, or at least reduce our intake? Sounds like it.
Whole Foods also thinks that Pacific Rim flavors will be big next year. That means that items from areas like Asia and Oceania will be more likely to make it to our dinner table. Also big? Protein-heavy, low-carb snacks. The keto diet is still making waves, and healthy fats will still be a big part of 2019.
The trends totally make sense. As it’s been another rough year, the country is looking for easy ways to practice self care — and paying more attention to what we eat, and how we eat it, is huge. We’re also not afraid to branch out and try new meals inspired by different countries and cultures. Who knows what dish you might discover in 2019 that’ll be a real game-changer?
