What are some foods that are becoming trendy these days?

Answer 1

polenta

Answer 2

The reach of many trends is broad and rapid in today's food marketplace. Ethnic breads and prepared foods are almost everywhere -- their popularity is reflected in the table at right which shows how a cross section of trendy foods, flavors and preparations measure up on national appeal.

Lovely breads are one of the joys of the current American foodery. Thanks to taste interests sparked and nurtured by bagels, pita, croissants, tortillas and Philly Cheese Steaks (served on Italian rolls), interest in ethnic breads has spread in all directions and reached all age groups. The appeal numbers at right suggest that America's white bread culture is fading into history - except among our youngest respondents - those who are most likely to use peanut butter and white bread as their daily and/or nightly sustenance. The breads that tantalize "older" Americans' palate and purse flourish in a jungle of textures, shapes, and flavors. It's hard to remember how recently it was that many New Yorkers believed that there was no good bread between New York and Paris. The variety, importance and sales of fresh produce are greater than bread's but when today's consumers talk about what turns them on and off about competing food stores, bread is right up there.

The current appeal of prepared take-out foods is greatest for our youngest respondents but increasingly widespread among the over thirties as well. Besides the age differences, this table shows the sophistication of the American palate. Note the wide interest in novel flavors and cuisines that until recently were triggering grimaces.

Trendy Foods and Flavors

Appeal on 1-5 Scale Ages Ages Ages
19-29 31-49 50+
Ethnic breads 33% 47% 39%
Prepared take-out meals 55% 46% 33%
Provencal fresh foods 26% 34% 22%
Yam anything (sides) 32% 33% 36%
Grain based salads 22% 30% 14%
Ethnic soups/fast food 12% 30% 20%
Personal chef 20% 29% 14%
Snapper (seafood) 25% 28% 16%
Indian food (Curries) 15% 28% 8%
Pan roasted 36% 25% 21%
Tangerine flavors 34% 25% 28%
New organics in general 16% 25% 13%
Organic poultry 12% 25% 13%
Organic meats 8% 24% 18%
Organic eggs 12% 23% 16%
Adobo (spicy flavor) 22% 22% 10%
Indonesian buffet 15% 22% 7%
South American foods 9% 22% 6%
Aroma preparations 22% 21% 7%
Tropical tart (dessert) 32% 20% 25%
Pumpkin (as vegetable) 9% 16% 19%
Pre-made cereal 9% 15% 10%
Turkish-style coffee 14% 5% 3

Answer 3

Those easy to prepare Birds Eye frozen vegetable combinations that cook in their own bag in the microwave and make the best flavor and texture -- plus ease of preparation.

Answer 4

Salmon salmon salmon. Put it on one stinkin' Oprah episode and it's not all the rage.

But gee, let's talk about coffee, hello they have shops on every corner devoted to merely that. Also, risottos, quiches, and stir frys are getting overly used.

Answer 5

Veg / Non-veg salads & diet food. Even in restaurants you will find in their menu a dish stating low carb- low fat.

Answer 6

french foods or japanese foods..delicate and trendy all the time!

Answer 7

around here pita chips have become very popular

Answer 8

pomegranate

Answer 9

sushi, pesto,