2023 Food Trends You'll Want to Follow
It's hard to believe that 2023 is here. The new year sparks something in each of us, and we're eager to try new things. With a new year comes new trends, and we're here to introduce some food and beverage trends that will stock the shelves in 2023.First on the list are cocktails. The way our culture views cocktails has changed drastically. Non-alcoholic cocktails or mocktails are gaining traction and moving full speed ahead. The concoctions full of fresh fruit and fun ingredients are making their way into gatherings of all types. They are aesthetically pleasing, flavorful, easy to make, budget conscious, and even the kids can enjoy them! But remember everything in moderation.
With health as a focus in every new year, plant-based eating has been a massive part of food culture. Plant-based burgers have been quite trendy, but pasta makers are diving deep into the trend by making plant-based pasta. These makers have been using produce such as carrots, zucchini, chickpeas, and lentils as a base for the pasta. The popularity of this product has exploded as it makes your pasta dish more nutrient-dense than adding veggies to a bowl of regular pasta.
Speaking of nutrient-dense, dates are not only nutrient-dense and full of antioxidants which help in their popularity among healthy foods, but they also support gut and bone health. Dates are referred to as "nature's candy" and are making their way to the forefront of food culture. They can be eaten independently or used as a natural sweetener in syrups and sauces. We're ready for all the sweet recipes with dehydrated fruit in 2023.
Pickle-flavored foods for the win! This next trend is one all yinz will love. Pittsburgh's Picklesburgh festival is enjoyed by many annually, and 2023 looks promising for all things pickles. Pickle salsa, pickle seasonings, and fried pickles are all set to join the trends.
During the pandemic, international travel took quite a hit. Now that other countries are back to welcoming travelers, food from other countries is on the list for food trends. Whether you can travel to the food or prefer to be a homebody and make it yourself, these foods are high on the list to try. A few countries are even using their famous cuisine to encourage travel. A few new must-try's on the list are craft beers and appetizers.
We're ready for all the food trends 2023 has to offer, and we hope you are too! It's a great time to branch out and try new foods. You never know; you might be surprised by the flavors of the new year.
Visit Kuhns Market to start your New Year Food Trend list!