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Butter boards are so 2023.
See whats on deck for the very delicious year ahead.
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Admittedly, we didnt have cottage cheese ice cream on our Bingo card of2023 food trends.
Nor did we predict thatsmash burger tacoswould be all the rage.
Proudly ask for a table for one and prepare to focus on making it your best meal out yet.
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TheBrandwatch Food Trend Reportsays that solo diners will only become even more commonplace in 2024.
Plus, you’re free to revel in the deliciousness without worrying about keeping the conversation alive.
We expect to see more restaurants designed to comfortably accommodate solo diners, Freeman explains.
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Were also interested to see if well see any specific promotions for dining solo.
If it feels awkward to fly solo at first, tote along a book or your phone.
Or pull up a seat at the bar and enjoy conversation with the staff.
Soon enough, youll become a staff BFF and a regular just like aCheerscast member.
The revival of flavors, formats or recipes from the past gives people something familiar to gravitate towards.
Recently weve seen chefs bringing back Pop Rocks (remember those?!)
This gives people a tangible way to reminisce or experience a time they were too young to know personally.
Compared to 2022, 2023s consumers are seeking toadd more vegetablesto their diets, Marion says.
Convenience foods likeActual Veggies Purple BurgerandDr.
Praegers Cauliflower Broccoli Veggie Friesare on a mission to bridge that gap to prove that itiseasy being green.
alongside Gochujang Brownie, a chocolate delight spiked with spicy-umami Korean red chili paste.
Theyre far from the only ones hopping aboard the trend train of all things fiery.
Gen Z is much more open to spice than prior generations.
Spice continues to attract interest and make other flavors stand out from the crowd, Freeman says.
Another growing 2024 food trend?
As companies develop new formulations, technology is also evolving at a rapid clip.
